Pathophysiology
Aplastic Anemia is the decrease in what 3 types of cells
RBCs
WBCs
Platelets
A low count of neutrophils would be called
Neutropenia
What types of blood test can be used to help diagnose aplastic anemia
CBC
Total Iron
TIBC
Nursing should help prevent complications from _______, because it could cause septic shock and death
Infection
Could someone become septic because of Aplastic Anemia
Yes
A low count of platelets and easy bruising would be called
Thrombocytopenia
Where could a biopsy be taken from to help diagnose aplastic anemia
Bone Marrow
If someone had chronic aplastic anemia, what are the 2 treatments that could be provided
Erythropoietin
Blood Transfusions
What types of foods would you want to educate your patient on eating
Red Meats (liver)
Eggs
Enrinched grains
Milk
Dairy
Fish
Green leafy veggies
OJ
Peanuts
Avocado
Caused by abrupt or gradual suppression of any or all ____ _____ elements
Bone Marrow
What type of symptoms might someone experience with aplastic anemia
Dyspnea
Fatigue
Would the levels of a total iron and TIBC be decreased or elevated in someone with aplastic anemia
If someone was in critial condition for aplastic anemia, what 2 kinds of treatments could be done
Blood Transfusion
Antibiotics (sepsis)
Is aplastic anemia passive or acquired?
Acquired
What 2 treatments can be used to help "cure" someone with aplastic anemia
Immunsuppression therapies
Bone Marrow transplant
Insecticides
Aresenic
ETOH
Patients who are receiving ongoing blood transfusions should be on a ____-_____ agent to prevent iron overload
Iron-Binding
What medications are said to be cause of Aplastic Anemia
Chemotherapy
Radiation