Exam #3, Quiz 1 Flashcards

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What does cells primarily reply on?

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Oxygen

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What is the normal body pH?

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7.35-7.45

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What are the four primary functions of blood? x4

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  1. Transport oxygen and nutrients to all tissues
  2. Remove wastage products of cellular metabolism?
  3. Active in the bod’s defenses/ immune system
  4. Help maintain body homeostasis
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What are the two separate circulatory systems and what does each do?

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  1. Pulmonary circulation: allows the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
  2. Systemic circulation provides for the exchange of nutrients and waste between the blood ad the cells throughout the body
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What do arteries do?

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Transport blood back to the heart.

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Blood flows

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Arteries -> Arterioles -> Capillaries -> Venules -> Veins _> back to the heart -> lungs

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What is in the larger veins that help push blood towards the heart

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Valves

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Why does blood flow in the wrings depend on?

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Skeletal muscle action, respiratory movements, and gravity

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What are the three layers of walls of arteries and veins made of?

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  1. Inner layer: tunica intima, an endothelial layer
  2. Middle layer: Tunica media, a layer of smooth muscle that controls the diameter of lumen size (diameter) of the blood vessels
  3. Outer layer: tunica adventitious, or external, connective tissue later that contains elastic and collagen fibers

Capillary walls have a single endothelial later allows for easier transport into tissues

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What is hematocrit levels and what do they do?

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Number of cells in the blood

Proportion of cells in blood
Viscosity, thickness, of blood
Males average 42-52%
Females averages 37-48%
Elevated HCT- Dehydration of excess cells
Decrease HCT- blood loss or anemia

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What is plasma?

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Yellowish fluid remaining after cells are removed

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What is plasma protein?

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Albumin- maintains osmotic pressure. (Keeps fluid where its suppose to be)

Globulins and antibodies- immune response

Fibrinogen- clotting

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Where do blood cells originate?

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Red bone marrow

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What are myeloid stem cells?

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Precursors for RBCs, platelets, and granulocytes (Eosinophils, Basophils, and Neutrophils)

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What are Lymphoid stem cells?

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Precursors for B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and natural killer cells

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What is erythropoietin?

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From the kidneys stimulates erythrocytes, rbc production. (Hematopoisesis) in response to tissue hypoxia

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What does adequate RBC production and maturation depend on?

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Amino acids, iron, Vitamin B12 and B6, Folic acid

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When does hemoglobin become fully saturated?

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With oxygen in the lungs

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What color is oxyhemoglobin?

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Bright red

Also is a good indicator for distinguishing the difference from arterial blood from venous blood

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What happens as blood circulates through the body?

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Oxygen dissociates from hemoglobin to enter tissues

Deoxygenated blood is dark blush’s red in color
Found in venous blood

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What can oxygen easily be displaced from hemoglobin by?

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Carbon monoxide, which binds tightly to the iron in place of oxygen, causing a fatal hypoxia, takes all four oxygen receptor sites

CO2 Poisoning can be recognized by the bright cherry red color in the lips and face

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What is hemolysis of erythrocytes?

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Excessive hemolysis or deconstruction of RBCs, as with hemolytic anemias, may cause elevated serum bilirubin levels&raquo_space;> jaundice

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What is leukopoiesis?

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The production of WBCs, it is stimulated by colony stimulating CSFs produced by cells such as macrophages and T lymphocytes

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What are lymphocytes? (B and T cells)

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Immune response

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What are neutrophils?
First responders to tissue damage
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What are immature neutrophils called?
Band, immature
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What does bands do? Also what is the phrase we use when we indicate this?
Often increase in number in response to bacterial infection Shift to the left (shift as in bands)
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What are basophils?
Become mast cells that release histamine
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What are eosinophils?
Active in allergic reactions and parasitic infections: asthmatics
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What are monocytes?
Become macrophages active in phagocytosis Also known as pac man cells
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What are the three steps in hemostasis? (Thrombocytes, platelets, essential part of the blood clotting process)
1. Immediate response of a blood vessel to injury is vasoconstriction or vascular spasm 2. Thrombocytes, platelets, adhere to the underlying tissue at the site of injury and can form a platelet plug in the vessel if its small 3. It its a larger vessel, platelets can trigger the clotting, coagulation cascade.
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Where are clotting factors produced primarily?
Liver
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What is Vitamin K required for?
Synthesis of most clotting factors, especially prothrombin
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Calcium
Also essential in the clotting factor
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What helps with the clotting cascade?
Applying pressure, cold application, or thrombin solution can help speed up clotting
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What happens if you have liver issues with the clotting cascade?
No clotting, increase bruising
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Human Blood Clotting: Chart
Starts: Damage blood vessel: injury to vessel lining triggers the release of clotting factors -> Clotting Factors -> Prothrombin ->Thrombin. -> Fibrinogen (soluble). -> Fibrin. (Insoluble) -> 1. Activated platelet: Formation of platelet plug, vasoconstriction limits blood flow and platelets form a sticky blue 2. Fibrin Strand - Blood Clot: Development of Clot: Fibrin strands adhere to the lug to form an insoluble clot
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What are blood types determined by potencies of?
Specific antigens on surface of RBCs
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What blood type is the universal donor?
Type O-
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What blood type is the universal recipient?
AB
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What is important about an RH factor?
May cause blood incompatibility in the mother if RH negative and the fetus us RH positive
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Why can plasma be administered without risk of a reaction?
Because it does not have antigens or antibodies?
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What are transfusion reactions, clinical manifestations?
Base line vitals, always needed Feeling of warmth in that involved vein, flushed face, headache, fever and chills, pain in the chest and abdomen, decrease blood pressure, rapid pulse
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What is a CBC?
Overall cell count
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What is a CBC with differential?
Closed look at percentages f the different EBCs; can help identify diagnosis— separate all cells out
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What is a blood smear?
Looks at cell structures (anemias), cell shape, size, and color
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What is hemoglobin and hematocrit anemias?
Low hemoglobin enemia
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What is reticulocyte?
Immature RBC Production, sickle cell
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What is bone marrow aspiration and biopsy?
Bone marrow function, cancer test
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What are serum levels?
Iron, Vitamin B12, folic acid, glucose
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What is a PTT, INR?
Coagulation indicators, coagulation - warfarin/cumiden
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What are the four treatments for low cell count?
1. Whole blood, Packed RBCS, Platelets- replace cells or platelets 2. Plasma products or colloid infusions-expand volume and balance osmotic pressure 3. Epoetin (made in kidneys) - simulates production of red bloodcells: sympathetic eurothropostein 4. Bone marrow or stem cell transplants treatment of some cancers and immunodeficiencies specialties
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What is reduced oxygen supple due to decreased hemoglobin?
ANEMIAS
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General caused of anemia X4
Blood loss Decreased Erythrocyte RBC production Increased erythrocyte destruction Deficiency of necessary components
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What are some etiologies and risk factors of anemia? X6
Blood Loss: Trauma, heavy periods, gi bleeds, surgical Rapid Metabolic Activity: pregnancy, adolescence, infection Increased hemolysis: Sickle cell, autoimmune disorders Inadequate dietary intake or metabolism: iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, crohns, vegans, vegetarians Bone Marrow Suppression: radiation, chemo Age: hugger occurrence nutrient deficits, misdiagnosis, GI bleed
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What are signs and symptoms/ clinical manifestations of anemia?
Decreased ph, pallor, fatigue, somnolence, headache, irritability, dyspnea on excretion, cold intolerance, dizziness, syncope fainting, tachycardia, palpitations, nail bed deformities, smooth, sore, bright red tongues, numbness/ tingling in extremities, Vitamin B 12 deficiency, Pain and hypoxia
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What are the four anemia specific labs, and what does each do?
1. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): Size of RBCs normcytic, micro cystic, Micocytic 2. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin MCH: Amount of Hbg in RBCs: Normochromic RBC vs. Hypochromic RBS Pale 3. Mean Corpuscular Hbg Concentration MCHC: Hbg amount relative to size of cell 4. Iron Studies: Total iron binding TIBC- Indirect measurement of transferrin- binds with iron and transports it for storage. Ferritin- total iron stores in body
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4 different type of non specific anemia labs
1. Hemoglobin electrophoresis: separates normal Hbg from abnormal, used in diagnosis in of sickle cell thalassemia 2. Sickle cell test: Evaluates suckling of RBCs when decreased oxygen present 3. Schilling Test: Measures vitamin B12 absorption with and without intrinsic factor (used to differentiate between malabsorption and pernicious anemia) 4. Bone marrow aspiration: Diagnosis of aplastic anemia
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What is iron deficiency anemia?
Not enough iron in to make Hbg >> less O2 transported in blood Usually an underlying problem accompanies Microlytic, hypochromic RBCs = pregnancy/. Breast feeding
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Etiology of iron deficiency anemia
Low dietary intake: especially during growth spurts and pregnancy Chronic blood lose (ulcer hemorrhoids, cancer, excessive menses) Malabsorption EAT Lagoons, meats, leafy greens Liver disease, storage of iron
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Labs off Iron Deficiency Anemia
Low H/H Serum ferritin, serum iron
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Signs and Symptoms or Iron deficiency Anemia
Pallor, fatigue, lethargy, cold intolerance, irritability, brittle hair, spoon shaped/ ridged nails, stomatitis/ glossitis, tachycardia, dyspnea, syncope
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Management of iron deficiency anemia
Treat cause, supplement oral or iV EDUCATION: Oral stains teeth, Constipation and darker stools are commonly seen, take the food, take with vitamin C, helps absorption juice
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What is pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Megaloblastic anemia- very large, immature, nucleated RBCs
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What is the etiology of pernicious anemia?
Deficit of folic acid, B9, OR vitamin B12 - Poor dietary intake, vegans and vegetarians - Malabsorption disorders - Folic acid deficiency increases risk for spina bifocals and other neural tube problems **** B12 Injecetions for life **** B9 think Crohns, lack of absorption, folic acid
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Patho of pernicious anemia
Lack of INTRINSIC FACTOR, IF, produced in gastric mucosa which is necessary for absorption Achlorhydria: atrophy gastric mucosa - less acid production - decrease protein and iron absorption
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Diagnosis of Pernicious Anemia
Schilling test
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Signs and Symptoms of pernicious Anemia
Large, red, sore, or burning tongue BEEFY GI Upset, nausea and diarrhea Neurological effects from demyelination of peripheral nerves and spinal cord Parasthesia: Burning, tingling, numbness Ataxia: Abnormal gait
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Management of pernicious anemia
Oral supplements to prevent, preg females and vegetarians Vitamin B12 injections for LIFE to treat If problem is not absorption, oral, but can stain teeth
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What is Aplastic Anemia?
Impairment of bone marrow >> loss of stem cells >> pancutopenia ,, Not making stem cells Unknown cause: idiopathic TOXINS: radiation, chemicals, chemo VIRUSES: Hep c AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS: lupus Everything is low: PANCYTOPENTA RBC >> anemia WBC>> recurrent or multiple infections Platelets>> pet hair, bleeding tendencies, hemorrhage
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What is diagnosis and management of Aplastic Anemia?
Diagnosis: CBC, Bone Marrow Biopsy Management: Treat cause, blood transfusion, bone marrow transplant
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What is sickle cell anemia?
GENETIC Autosomal Recessive: genetic mutation results in abnormal hemoglobin, Hbg S formation HOMOZYGOUS: mom and dad both have. Sickle cell disease , HBG is replaced by HBG S HETEROZYGOUS: sickle cell trait, only occurs with severe hypoxia, got from mom OR dad HEMOLYTIC Anemia
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What individuals usually inherit sickle cell?
African and middle eastern individuals
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PATHO OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
HBG is deprived from O2 >> Cell Crystallizes ad changes to sickle shape >> Damages cell membrane >> Hemolysis >> short life span Sickle cell >> Occlude blood vessels >> increase thrombus formation and infractions in tissue throughout thee body deprived from O2 >> blood clots, strokes Increase breakdown of RBC >> Jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, gallstones Seen in teens and young adults 20s
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Triggers of sickle cell
Dehydration, strenuous activity, high altitudes, illness, infection, exposure to cold Crisis: Pain, SOB Keep volume up, ampule space
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Symptoms of sickle cell and onset in 1 yr old, fetal Hbg fully replaced by HbG
ANEMIA - pallor, weakness, tachycardia, SOB JAUNDICE- gallstones from high bile levels SPLENOMEGALY- then infarction, resivior infection response PAINFUL CRISES, ACUTE CHEST SYNDROME DELATED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Heart failure Frequent infections STROKES AND HEART ATTACKS POSSIBLE
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Sickle cell diagnosis: trait or disease
Hemoglobin electrophoresis, determines trait
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Management of sickle cell
HYDRATION, HIGH VOLUMES KEEP PASSAGES OPEN HYPOXYUREA PAIN MANAGEMENT BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT IMMUNIZATIONS UP TO DATE AVOID TRIGGERS PCA pumps
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What is thalassemia?
Genetic disorder one or more genders for Hbg are missing or abnormal Homozygous: mom and dad, thalassemia Major, severe life threatening anemia Heterozygous: mom OR dad, thalassemia minor, milds of anemia Less normal hemoglobin made , alpha or beta chains affected Cell membranes are damaged and easily destroyed Microcytic hypochromic ( kidney signals) RBCs, increased erythropoietin levels
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Signs and Symptoms, AND Manifestations of Thalassemia
S/S Delayed Growth and development, hypoxia, decreased activity and released to fatigue Altered skeletal development: hyperactivity n bone marrow Heart failure: increased workload Management: Blood transfusions Chelation therapy for excess iron, binds and get out of body
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Clotting Disorders
Bleeding of the guns, nosebleeds Petechaie, purpura- frequent bruising Hemarthroses: Blood/ bleeding in the joints Hemolysis: coughing up blood and Hematemesis: Vomitting up blood Tarry Stools: gi bleed Anemia Feeling faint, anxious, low BP, rapid pulse
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Potential causes of clotting disorders
Low platelet counts — think infection, HIV, large liver/spleen Chemo, Radiation Aspirin, NSIAD, Coagulants,,, Peptic ulcers Liver disease, Vitamin K Deficiency: clotting factors Genetic Disorders
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What is Hemophilia A and the S/S?
GENETIC: X linked recessive, disorder manifested in males, carried by females Deficit in Blood factor VIII (8) S/S Prolonged bleeding, severe hemorrhaging Hemarthrosis: bleeding in joint Blood in all fluids that come out MALES SHOW S/S FEMALES: CARRIERS
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Management of Hemophilia A
Management: Desmopressin: stimulates release of stored factor 8 Replacement factor 8 infusions: periodic before procedures that could cause bleeding
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Von Willenbrand Disease Cause, S/S, Management
Hereditary deficiency of von willer and factor: clotting factors >> help platelets clump, not aggregating platelets S/S similar to hemophilia A but MILDER Easy bruising Management: Desmopressin, Replacement Therapy Not sex linking
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What is Disseminated intravascular Coagulation DIC and the Etiologu
Both excessive bleeding and excessive clotting: uses up clotting factors and platelets which stimulates fibrinolytic process thereby causing bleeding and severe hemorrhage Etiology: OB Complications, Infection, sepsis, Carcinomas, Major trauma CAN BE LIFE THREATENING
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S/s and Management of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation DIC
S/S: Clotting or hemorrhage flip flop Petechiae, bruising, purpura Mucosal bleeding, hematocrit, low BP, Shock, Infarcts. Management: Acute 1. Focus on the most pressing concer at the time be it bleeding or blood clots antiiicoagulants vs blood products 2. Ultimately must treat causes to resolve
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What is Thrombophilia: S/S and management
Not genetic Group of inherited or acquired (sedentary, immobility, smoking, postop, estrogen products) disorders Increase the risk of developing abnormal clots in the veins/ arteries Increase risk for dvt, pe, pvd, mi, stroke S/S: Depends on clot area Management: Treat cause for acquired thrombophilia Anticoagulants, Coumadin
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What is Polycythemia? Primary and Secondary
Increased production of erythrocytes in bone marrow Primary: Polycythemia Vera- no idea why, cancer, neoplastic disorder involving overproduction of RBCs Secondary Polycythemia: Compensation mechanism. > increase O2 transport Chronic lung Disease or Heart disease or from living in high altitudes Prolonged hypoxia: COPD or Heart Disease Increased erythropoietin secretion, renal carcinoma
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Polycythemia: Increased blood viscosity and volume
Blood vessels are distended and blood flow is sluggish leading to frequent thromboses and infarctions HTN, Cardiomegaly Spleen and liver are congested and enlarged: resivors Bone marrow is hyper cellular Increase hemo, thick sludgey. blood viscosity Overload of RBC, JDV.
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What is leukemia?
Cells made in bone marrow lack of platelets suppress any other type of cell production, enmity, lack of RBC, Thrombocytopenia, lack of platelets, poor response to infection NO TUMOR, cancer is in WBC and RBC, Increase in WBC = non functional, increase bruising and bleeding
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How do kids respond to Leukemia
WELL in Treatment
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Leukemia overview more in detailed
Neoplastic disorders involving WBCs; no solid tumor, crowd out bone marrow = bone pain One or more of the leukocytes types are present as undifferentiated, immatured bonfunction cells that multiply uncontrollably in bone marrow Pain Suppress production of other normal cells leading to anemia, thrombocytopenia and a lack of normal functional leukocytes
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Acute Vs. Chronic Leukemia classification
Acute: high proportions of very immature nonfimcytional cells, blast cells, in the bone marrow and peripheral circulation Onset is usually abrupt Marked signs and complications Chronic: higher proportions of mature cells, although they have reduced function Insidious onset and mild signs Better prognosis
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Cell Type and Age onset for Acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL
Cell type: B lymphocytes Age onset: young children
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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia AML Cell Type and Age onset for
Cell type: Granulocytic stem cells Age onset: Adults
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL Cell Type and Age onset for
Cell Type: B lymphocytes Age onset: Adults >50
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Chronic Myelogenous leukemia CML Cell Type and Age onset for
Cell Type: Granulocytic stem cells…. Specialized WBC Age Onset: Adults 30-50
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Signs and Symptoms of leukemia
Multiple infections Severe hemorrhage - thrombocytopenia Anemia - fatigue Bone Pain Weight loss, fatigueHypermetabolism Lymph nodes, spleen and liver are often enlarged and cause discomfort
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Diagnosis and Management of Leukemia
Diagnosis: Peripheral blood smears and Bone marrow Biopsy Management: Chemo and Bone marrow transplants Acute: more abrupt onset, kids Chronic: gradual symptom onset
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Four main functions of the lymphatic system
1. Return excess interstitial fluid and protein to the blood 2. Filter and destroy unwanted material from the body fluids 3. Initiate an immune response 4. Interact with all other body systems
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Lymphatic structures X5
Lymphatic vessels : movement of fluids Lymphatic Tissue: Protects, line of defense Lymph Nodes: Immune response of B and T lymphocytes, disappears during infection Spleen, left side: Defense, Reservoir for bloo Thymus gland: secretes hormones
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What is lymph?
Clear watery isotonic fluid circulated through the lymphatic vessel
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What is lymphadenopathy?
Inflammation or infection of lymph nodes Common sign of another disease, viral/ malignancies
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What is the manifestation as a swollen lymph node?
An increase in size and extent over time usually indicates cancer
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Diagnosis of lymphadenopathy
Exam, Ultrasound, Fine Needle Biopsy, PET CT: We can not usually see or feel metabolic
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How to treat lymphadenopathy
Treat the cause!
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What are lymphomas?
Malignant neoplasms involving lymphocytes proliferation in the lymph nodes. Cause: higher incidence in adults who received radiation treatments during childhood
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Hodgkin lymphoma pathology
Initially a SINGLE lymph node (often in neck) > spreads to adjacent nodes then organs via lymphatic vessels Works its way down, orderly Orderly contagious spread T lymphocytes defective and the lymphocyte count is decrease - increased R/F recurrent infections T Cells: Killer vs. helper cells
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Diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma?
DX Marker - Reedsternberg cells Ann Arabor staging system
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Signs and Symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma
1ST Sign: enlarged lymph NODE often cervical, that is painless and no tender Spleenomegaly Other enlarged lymph nodes General cancer signs Fatigue Weight loss Anorexia
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Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma
Radiation, Chem, Surgery
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What is non Hodgkin lymphoma
Tends to be more widespread that Hodgkin lymphoma More lymph nodes involved Unorganized widespread metastasis Extranodal involvement common : growth outside the lymph nodes No Reee Sternberg cells Most cases involve B Lymphocytes
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Age affected with non Hodgkin lymphoma
Over 60
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What are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma
Same as Hodgkin lymphoma Usually seen more frequently in patients with HIIV 1ST symptom enlarged painless lymph node
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Treatment of non Hodgkin lymphoma
Difficult to treat due to widepresad metastates and extranodal involvement Less responsive to treatment Radiation, Chemo, Surgery
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What is multiple myeloma
Malignancy involving plasma cells (mature B lymphocytes involved in production of antibodies Increased number if malignant plasma cells replace the bone marrow and erode the bone Blood cell and antibody production is impaired
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What does multiple myeloma do?
Multiple tumors with bone destruction develop in vertebrae, pelvis, and sill Pathological or spontaneous fractures HYPERCALCEMIA cur as bone is destroyed
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What type of onset is multiple myeloma ?
INSIDIOUS onset, usually well advanced by the time of discovery
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Manifestations of multiple myeloma
Frequent infections Pain related to bone involvement, present at rest and with activity Pathological fractures Anemia and bleeding tendencies because bone marrow is impaired not making platelets, wbcs, RBcs Protenuria and kidney failures
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Management of multiple myeloma
CHemo Supportive care Analgesics for bone pain
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What is lymphedema?
Tissue in the extremities sell due to obstruction of lymphatic vessel and accumulation of lymph
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Etiology of lymphedema
Primary lymphedema’s congenital Secondary- due to cancer, tumor, radiation therapy, damage during surgery, remove of lymph nodes
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Manifestations of lymphedema
Swelling, initially soft but progresses to firm, painful, and unresponsive to treatment Increase risk for frequent infections
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Management of lymphedema
Bed rest, massage, elevation
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What is elephantiasis?
Form of lymphedema resulting from infestation and blockage of lymph vessels by a parasitic worm (filaria)
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Why is extreme swelling so significant
Causes extremity to look like an elephants leg
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S/S. Of elephantiasis
Thickening of subcutaneous tissue, frequent infections, skin ulceration ,fever
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Management of elephantiasis
Skin care and elevation Antiparasitic drugs Surgeries for shunt
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What is castleman disease?
Lymphoproliferation disorder, not cancer — overgrowth of lymphoid tissue Associated with higher risk for cancers, such as lymphoma Unicentric — affects. ONE LYMPH NODE S/S: Depnds on location - large lump, difficulty breathing or eating, weight losss poor appetite cough T/x: REMOVE STHE NOSE OF POSSIBLE/ IF NOT STEROIDS OR RADIATION TO SHRINK OR DESTROY THE NODE Multicentric. — affects multiple lymph nodes decreases immune response S/S: more systemic, fever night sweats N/X weight loss weakness spleomegaly heaptomeaglay T/X: more difficult, too many odes to remove meds steroids anti cancer immuomadulating