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define disseminated intravascular coagulation   acquired homorrhage syndrome of clotting, cascade overstimulation, and anti-clotting processes  
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what type of infection usually causes lymphangitis   streptococcal or staphylococcal infection in an exremity  
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define multiple myeloma   malignant neoplastic immunodeficiency disease of the bone marrow  
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reduction or absence of bone marrow results in   pancytopenia  
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define pernicious   capable of causing great injury or destruction; deadly fatal  
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a platelet count of fewer than 100,000/mm3 is   thrombocytopenia  
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disorder characterized by RBC and homglobin and hematocrit levels below normal range is known as   anemia  
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Transportation, regulation of pH, and protection vs infection is the job of   blood  
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what are ganulocytes? name and explain 3.   have a grainy appearance, neutrophils-inital responder to any invasion; basophils-inflammatory response; eosinophils- allergic responses  
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define monocyte, macrophage, and lymphocyte   monocytes-cirulate and work similaryly to neutrophils; macrophages-mature monocytes tha tlive in tissue; lymphocytes- t cells (kill invaders) B cells (produce antibodies)  
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where are WBC produced and matured   bone marrow / lymph tissue  
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absorption and transportation of lipids from the intestine to the bl stream is the function of which system   lymphatic  
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name four types of lymph tissue   lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus  
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what is the function of the tonsils   protect vs invasion, produce lymphocytes and antibodies, trap bacteria  
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which WBCs are matured in the spleen   lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma cells (B cells)  
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Macrophages can be found in the spleen   yes, macrophages can be found in the spleen  
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what organ develops the immune system in utero and several months after birth   thymus  
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describe the Red Cell Indices   Measurements of the size and hemoglobin content of erythrocytes; mean corpuscular volume (MVC) size of RBC, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) wt, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)- concentration  
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describe the perpheral smear test   permits examination of the size, shape, and structure of individual RBCs, WBCs and platelets- most informative of all hematologic tests  
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describe the Schilling Test and Megaloblastic Anemia Profile   A test that identifies the etiology of pernicious anemia by measuring the excretion of Vit B12 after parenteral admin. to determine whether B12 intake is low, or B12 absorption is altered. normal findings are excretion of 8-40 within 24 hours  
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describe gastric analysis   evaluates presence of intrinsic factor and pernicious anemia (the gastric secretions are minial and the pH remains elevated, after injection of histamine  
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what disease processes is bone marrow aspiration most commonly performed   marked anemia, neutropenia, acute leukemia, and thrombocytopenia  
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Pt are fully awake for a lymphnode biopsy T/F   F-may receive conscious sedation of the procedure  
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What are the two factors the nurse should consider before lymphangiography   renal function and iodine sensitivity  
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How longe should activity be limited prior to a bone marrow aspiration   30 min  
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reduction of RBCs, deficiency in hbg and hct, or an increased destruction of RBCs causes   anemia  
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what are clinical manifest of anemia   pallor, anorexia, fatigue, dyspnea, SOB, tachycardia, vertigo, late signs: cardiac dilation, disorientation, dizziness  
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What are some dx test for anemia   CBC, Iron, reticulocyte count, bone marrow bx, peripheral bl smears, vit b12 level  
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medical management of anemia includes   bone marrow transplant, avoid bl transfusions if possible, splenectomy, drug therapy,  
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how much bl can an adult lose without complications   500mL  
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s&s of hypovolemic and hypoxemia include   weakness, stupor, irritability, signs of hypovolemic shock, poor peripheral pulses, hypotension c increased cap refill, tachycardia/pnea, hypothermia, decreased hbg and hct,  
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Lab results are an accurate indicator of bl loss and hypoxemia t/f   f- labs results may not be accurate indicaors until hours after injury  
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medical management for hypovolemic/hypoxemia anemia include, why   crystalloids- expand volume Spo2 > 92%- provide O2  
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nrsg interventions for hypvolemic/hypoxemia anemia include   control bleeding, monitor bl and fl resoration -keep pt flat and warm, strick i&O prevent injury  
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what is pernicious anemia   autoimmune d/o resulting from the destrution of parietal cell and eventual gastric mucose atrophy  
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patho for pernicious anemia-   parietal cell damage causes decrease intrinsic factor production; without intrinsic factor vit b12 cannot be absorbed in the ileum  
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what is vit b12 used for and what happens in its absence   growth and maturation of all body cells- RBC membranes fragile and easy to rupture; nerve myelination- progressive demyelination and degeneration of nerves and white matter  
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clinical manifest. of pernicious anemia include   exteme weakness, hypoxia, slight jaundiced, edema of legs, constipation or diarrhea  
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pernicious anemia- subjetive   palpitations, parasthesia, soreness and burning of the tongue, nausea, dyspagia, flatulence and indigestion  
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pernicious anemia-objective   smooth and eryhematous tongue, infections of teeth and gums, partial or total paralysis, AMS  
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pernicious anemia- dx   megablastic anemia profile, bone marrow aspiration, gastric analysis, perpheral blood smear, schilings test  
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pernicious anemia- medical manage   vit b12, folic acid and fe supplements bl transfusion if anemia severe  
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pernicious anemia- nrsg Inter.   systematic approach, keep pt warm, oral care, high protein, vitamin, and mineral diet, frequent rest periods  
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Aplastic anemia etio/pathophysiology   failure of the norm. process of generation and growth. hematopoietic tissue replaced by fatty tissue causing the pression of RBC production, pancyopenic  
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Aplastic anemia can be caused by   viral infections, medications, radiation, chemotherapy, chemicals  
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Aplastic anemia- clinical manifest.   repeated infections c high fever, weakness fatigue, malaise, dyspnea, palpitations, paralytic ileum, petechiae, ecchymoses  
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Aplastic anemia- subj/obj   hx of chemical exposure fatigue with ADLs / pallor, SOI, bl, dyspnea,  
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Aplastic anemia bone marrow bx dx test may reveal what   dry tap, decreased celluar elements and hematopoietic activity  
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Aplastic anemia- Nrsg Inter.   *monitor/prevent infections, netropenic precaustion, aseptic technique  
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why are bl transfusions avoided inpt with aplastic anemia   prevention of iron overloading; abx development for transplant candidates; platelet transfusion (HumanLuekocyteAntigen typed)  
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Fe deficiency anemia def. and path.   excessive fe loss, chronic bleeding of GI or GU tract. malabsorption of fe caused by celiac and sprue (glutin), subtaotal gastrectomy, diet  
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Fe deficiency anemia- clinical manifest   *pallor-most common, glossitis, s&s typical to angina and HF  
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Fe deficiency anemia sub/obj   pagophagia / finger nail fragility with spoon shape and raised border, stomatitis, kips are erythemic c cracking at the angles  
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Fe deficiency anemia- dx   CBC, Serum fe  
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Fe deficiency anemia- medical mangae   ferrous sulfate vit c fe rich food  
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Fe deficiency anemia- nrsg process   nutrition, imbalanced; less than body requirements, r/t glossitis: admin meds to stimulate bone marrow encourage high vit, fe, protein diet  
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foods high in fe   organ meats, muscle meats (dark meat from poultry), eggs shellfish whole-grains, breads, cereal dark green veges, dried frutis, legumes and nuts  
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what foods are high in folic acid   green leafy veges, asparagus, broccoli, liver, fish, legumes, whole-grain breads and cereals  
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what foods are high in vb12   liver, kidney, muscle meats, milk cheese, eggs  
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what foods are high in vitc   strawberries, cantaloupewhat  
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what is the most common clinical manifest of fe deficiency anemia   pallor  
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sickle cell anemia is precipitated by   *infection, dehydration, weather changes (cold)  
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sickle cell anemia- clinical manifest.   abd enlargement, jaundice, joint and back pain, edema of extremities, multisystem failure, infarctions, hemorrhage and retinal damage causing blindness  
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sickle cell anemia- medical mangage   supportive care, rest,  
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sickle cell anemia- nrsg inter.   F and E, pain control avoid triggers regular exercise  
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sickle cell anemia- nrsg process pain, r/t thrombotic crisis   maintain adequate vl status, body in proper alignment, protecting joints warm soaks or compresses analgesics  
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what are the two priorities in tx pt with sickle cell crisis   fl management and pain control  
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discuss the two types of polycythemia   polycythemia vera- myeloproliferative d/o causing increased circulating RBC; stem cell abnorm, elecated WBC c basophilia 2nd polycythemia is caused by hypoxia-high altitudes, pulmonary disease, CVD  
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polycythemia- Hypervoemia and hyperviscosity may cause   infarctions of vital organs, clots  
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polycythemia- clinical manifest   venous distention an dplatelet dysfunction cause esophageal varices, epistaxis, GI bleeding, and petechiae, satiety d/t hepato/splenomegaly  
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polycythemia- subj/obj   sensitivity to hot and cold, prurtus, headaches, vertigo, tinnitus and blurred vision / eczema and dermatological changes, htn c ventricular hypertrophy and angina  
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polycythemia- dx   BMR increased without thyroid function alteration  
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polycythemia- medical manage   phlebotomy to maintain hct between 45 and 48%  
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what is the major cmplication of polycythemia vera   thrombosis d/t abnormal increased number of circulating RBCs and platelets  
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low wbc, bone marrow suppression, fatlity may result from severe bacterial infecions   agranulocytosis  
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agranulocytosis- common causes   cancer, cancer tx, viral and bacterial infections, heredity, toxicity  
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agranulocytosis- clinical manifest   fever, fatigue, ulcerations of the mucous membrans, bronchial pneumonia and UTI  
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agranulocytosis- subj/obj   fever and exteme fatigue / 100.6, redness and pain from ulcerations, crackles and rhonchi due to exudates, complete medical hx  
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agranulocytosis- dx   WBC w/diff, BM bx, CNS of ulcers  
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agranulocytosis-med manage   alleviate bone marrow depression and tx infections neutropenic precautions, transfusions as needed  
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agranulocytosis- nrsg interv.   high protein/cal diet, avoid crowds 3-4L water a day.  
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discuss Leukemia   white bl replaces bone marrow and concentrate in immature forms, cells infiltrate lymph nodes, spleen and liver,  
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Leukemia- clinical manifest   thrombocytopenia, enlarged lymph nodes and painless splenomegaly, URI, UTI  
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Leukemia- dx   CT/Lumbar puncture, peripheral smear, chest radograph, lymp node biopsy, CBC  
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Leukemia- subj/obj   pain in bones or joints, fatigue, bleeding abnormalities / infection, petechiae, ecchymoses,  
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Leukemia- med manage   remission or control  
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what are the drugs used to tx Leukemia   chlorambuciil, hydroxyurea, corticosteroids  
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Leukemia- nrg interventions prevent infection prevention of hemorrhage pain control   neutropenic precaustions protect from trauma meds and non-medical  
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plasma cells proliferate, destroy bone by crowding bone marrow   multiple myeloma  
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multiple myeloma- clincal manifest   bone pain increasing c movement, hypercalcemia c potential renal problems, bence jones protein  
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multiple myeloma- dx   blood urine-monoclonal protein is marker, protein electrophoresis- bence jones protein  
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multiple myeloma- nrsg process ROI   ROI, high protien, cal, vitamin diet  
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