Hematologic System Disorders and Treatments - White Blood Cell Disorders and Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
____ are the most common cause of an increased WBC count
A
Infections
2
Q
Infections are treated with antibiotics based on the ____
A
Source of infection
3
Q
What is another common WBC disorder?
A
Cancer
4
Q
Cancer is treated by what two things?
A
Chemotherapy and radiation
5
Q
Chemotherapy medications can cause ____
A
Neutropenia
6
Q
Neutropenia
A
Decreased neutrophil count
7
Q
Severe neutropenia increases the risk of infections because?
A
Neutrophils are the main cells to defend against foreign pathogens
