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Anemia and Pregnancy Flashcards

1
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What are the important components of blood

A

white cells
platelets
plasma
red blood cells

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2
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What is the life span of RBC cells?

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120 days

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3
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What protein chemical does RBC have?

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hemoglobin

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4
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What does hemoglobin contain?

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iron

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5
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What is Anemia?

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when you have too few rbc in the body

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What are the predisposing factors for anemia?

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twin or multiple pregnancy
smoking
use of anticonvulsant meds
heavy menstrual flow before pregnancy

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7
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What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?

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pale skin, lips, nails, underside of eyelids
fatigue
labored breathing
tachycardia
headaches
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8
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What are the types of anemia?

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iron deficiency

folic acid deficiency

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9
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What is the most common type of anemia during pregnancy?

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iron deficiency anemia

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10
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what is the percentage of complications of pregnancies due to iron deficiency anemia

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15-25%

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11
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Characteristics of iron deficiency anemia

A

microcytic

hypochromic anemia

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12
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What does microcytic mean?

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small rbc

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13
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what does hypochromic anemia mean?

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less hemoglobin that average in the rbc

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What are the risk factors for iron deficiency anemia?

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low iron in diet
heavy menstrual periods
low socioeconomic level
being pregnant less than 2 years before the current pregnancy

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What is the effect of iron deficiency anemia in mothers?

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pica
extreme fatigue
poor exercise tolerance

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What is the effect of iron deficiency anemia in the fetus?

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poor growth
low birth weight
preterm birth

17
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How can you prevent iron deficiency anemia?

A

prenatal iron supplementation of 27

having diet high in iron

18
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what is the drug used for iron deficiency anemia?

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ferrous sulfate/gluconate 120-200 mg/day

19
Q

What is folic acid deficiency anemia?

A

a megaloblastic anemia that is apparent in the 2nd trimester

20
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What are the predisposing factors for folic acid deficiency anemia?

A

having multiple pregnancies
2 degree hemolytic illness
those taking hydantoin
intake of oral contraceptives

21
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What are the complications for mothers with folic acid deficiency anemia?

A

early miscarriage

premature separation of placenta

22
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What are the complications for the fetus with folic acid deficiency anemia?

A

Neural tube defect
cleft lip
atrial septal defect

23
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What are some preventions for folic acid deficiency anemia before pregnancy?

A

taking 400ug of folic acid supplement daily

eating folic rich foods

24
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What are some preventions for folic acid deficiency anemia before pregnancy?

A

taking 600 ug folic acid supplements daily

taking vitamins designed for pregnancy

25
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what are the diagnostic tests for anemia?

A

blood test that look at the RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit iron, and folic acid levels

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