Flashcards in ITP Case Study Deck (13):
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ITP stands for
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
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what do they believe causes ITP
immune response to having an URI
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what age group is ITP typically found in
ages 2-10
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s/s of ITP
pin-point purpuric rash
bruises in various stages of healing
spontaneous bleeding
thrombocytopenia
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what happens in ITP
platelets get coated with an anti-platelet antigen, platelets decrease
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Dx of ITP
platelet count
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ITP is often mistaken for child abuse, t or f
true - bruises in various stages of healing
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trt for chronic ITP
splenectomy
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what are they at risk for with low platelets
bleeding
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interventions for ITP
soft padded helmet
IVIG suppresses immune response = increased platelets
bone marrow biopsy to rule out leukemia
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nurs interventions when giving IVIG
vitals before admin
start slowly for 1st 15 min
monitor frequently
8-12 hour infusions
pre-medicate with Benadryl/Tylenol
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Medication mgmt for ITP
anti-d antibody (not with splenectomy)
prednisone
platelet transfusion
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