Flashcards in Sickle Cell Anemia Deck (10)
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Is this autosomal trait recessive or dominant?
Recessive; most commonly seen in African Americans
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How is this condition inherited?
A child receives the gene from both parents.
3
How long do sickled RBCs live compared to normal RBCs?
6-20 days; normal is 120
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What does this put the patient at risk for?
Anemia
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What test determines sickle cell anemia?
Hemoglobin - shows anemia
Sickle testing of blood
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The acute exacerbation of sickle cell anemia is called ____ ____ ____
Sickle cell crisis or vaso-occlusive crisis
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The most common cause is ______
Dehydration
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This causes the sickled blood to do what?
Clot
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How do you treat a sickle cell crisis?
Hydrate with oral and IV fluids, give 02 to increase tissue perfusion; a blood transfusion may be needed;
give pain meds - very painful
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