The nurse would instruct the client to eat which of the following foods to obtain the best supply of vitamin B12? A. whole grains B. green leafy vegetables C. meats and dairy products D. broccoli and Brussel sprouts
C. Meats and dairy products
100
what does the word leukemia mean?
Excess of WBC >100k
200
The hallmark for hemophilia is ______ (specific term)
Hemarthrosis
200
Obtained before receiving a blood transfusion
What is a signed consent form
200
The purpose of this treatment is to destroy malignant cells without permanent damage to the body
Radiation
200
This is known as the main drug to treat hemophilia.
Factor 8 replacement
200
why do pt. who are 65yo or older and have acute leukemia need a reduced dosage of chemotherapeutic drugs
Decreased Kidney and Liver function and the drugs are not metabolized quickly
300
What would you do in an event of a minor bleed?
RICE (Rest area, Ice, Compress, Elevate)
300
Makes up majority of WBCs: 54-62%
What are Neutrophils
300
When bone marrow is transplanted allogenically, this means it is transplanted from where?
From another person
300
A unique property of this well known platelet inhibitor is that it causes the platelet to lose its ability to aggregate and form clots for the duration of its 7-10 day lifespan.
What is aspirin? (Clayton, 403)
300
A pt has recently been diagnosed w/ leukemia what symptoms would a health care procffesional expect to see w/ this Dx?
Bone pain!!!!! Bruising, fatigue
400
What would be the priority Nursing Dx for a Pt with hemophilia?
R/f injury r/t altered hemostasis of clotting factor
400
Indication: sepsis and neutropenic infection not responding to antibiotic thereapy
What are White Blood Cells
400
This type of treatment uses antineoplastic drugs to decrease the number of malignant cells in a generalized malignancy or reduce size of a localized tumor
Chemotherapy
400
This is an amino acid that has been shown to help in the treatment of sickle cell disease.
What is L. Glutamine?
400
What drug is used to help suppress WBC w/ a pt presenting w/ Chronic Leukemia and differs from Acute Leukemia?
Coritcosteriods
500
What is the intended effect of desmopressin, which is a synthetic form of vasopressin
To stimulate an increase in factor VIII
500
Assists in checking blood with RN and monitors for signs and symptoms of reactions during blood transfusions
Who is the LVN
500
These are the two types of general stem cell transplants
Autologous and Allogenic
500
This water-soluble vitamin is essential for the cell growth and reproduction, and synthesis of red blood cells. Foods high in this vitamin include liver, beans, green vegetables, yeast, nuts, and fruit.
What is folic acid? (Clayton, 743)
500
What are the two diagnostic tests to diagnosis Acute Leukema?
CBC w/ diff, and Bone Marrow Aspiration/or Bone Marrow Biopsy