Anemias

Question 1

Aplastic Anemia Signs

Answer 1

Decreased erythrocytes
bleeding mucous membranes
thrombocytopenia

Question 2

Aplastic Anemia Treatment

Answer 2

antilymphocyte globulin
blood transfusions
bone marrow transplant

Question 3

Iron Deficiency Anemia Signs

Answer 3

Low hemoglobin and hematocrit, pallor, fatigue, tissue hypoxia, tachycardia Most common and expected during pregnancy

Question 4

Iron deficiency anemia Treatment

Answer 4

Iron supplements and dietary change

Question 5

Vitamin B 12 pernicious anemia) Signs

Answer 5

Pallor, beefy red tongue, fatigue, paretheia

Question 6

Vitamin B 12 pernicious anemia) Treatment

Answer 6

Cyanocobalamin is a manufactured version of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin injections are needed to help the body make red blood cells. Dietary changes.

Question 7

Clinical Priorities - Anemia Diagnostics

Answer 7

CBC, Peripheral blood smear, bone marrow biopsy

Question 8

Clinical Priorities - Anemia - Tranfusions

Answer 8

Blood transfusions are indicated for clients who are actively bleeding or have a hemoglobin at 7 or less

Question 9

Clinical anemia replacement

Answer 9

Replacement iron can be administered PO or IV depending on client’s condition