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MSII

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Reticulocytes   Immature red blood cells  
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About how long do platelets last?   4-10 days  
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Where are platelets formed?   Bone Marrow  
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What is the Spleen's nickname?   the recycler  
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What is the spleen's function?   Remove old and defective erythrocytes, ..."ideal filter mechanism" and something about reusing iron. Immune: rich supply of lymphocyte and monocytes.  
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Where is the preferred location for bone marrow examination?   Posterior Iliac Crest  
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What is Leukemia?   An outrageous amount of WBC. Therefore less room for other blood cells.  
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What is the most common cause of anemia worldwide?   Iron deficiency Anemia  
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How should iron be administered to a patient?   Liquid should be through straw. IM injection should use Z track method & no massage afterwords to prevent leakage.  
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What is Cobalamin Deficiency?   B12 deficiency.  
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What is the most common cause of cobalamin deficiency?   perniciuos anemia  
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What are some Neuro and GI symptoms of Cobalmin deficiency?   Neuro: weakness, paresthesias of feet&hands, ataxia, muscle weakness, impaired thoughts processes. GI: sore tongue (glossy and smooth) anorexia, N/V, & abdominal pain.  
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Diagnosis of serum cobalamin?   Schilling test  
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What is    
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Who is at risk for Folic Acid Deficiency?   Alcoholics and hemodialysis patients  
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What is a therapy regimen for Folic Acid Deficiency?   1mg per day by mouth, up to 5 mg per day. Duration of treatment depends on reason for deficiency.  
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What is a medication administered for management of Sickle Cell Anemia?   Hydroxyurea: It increases Hg F, Suppresses Bone Marrow, Increases risk of leukemia.  
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What are some complications of Sickle Cell Disease?   Splenic Infarct, Acute chest complications, priapism, skin ulcers, Increased Risk of stroke, MI, Renal Failure.  
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What is Hemostasis?   Stopping of flow chart.  
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What is primary hemostasis?   vasoconstriction, platlet adhesion, aggregate plug formation.  
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What are some examples of secondary Hemostasis?   Stabilizing clot, maintain vasoconstriction, initiating clotting pathway.  
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What is Thrombocytopenia?   Low Platelet count  
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What are some presentations of Heparin Induced thrombocytopenia?   Bruise easily, may appera as petechia, bleed easily, and ALTERED MENTAL STATUS.  
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In a situation with Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, when is coumadin initiated?   When platelet count reaches 100,000/microliter.  
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Name examples of Nursing Care for Thrombocytopenia.   Avoid IM injections, Consider IV. Platelet transfusion if indicated.  
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What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?   Von Willebrand's disease.  
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What is Von Willebrand's disease?   Problem with vW factor protein. Pts have higher instances of bleeding, which is important to know prior to surgery.  
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What are some lab findings of DIC?   Fibrin Split Products ↑ D-Dimer + PT/INR ↑ aPTT ↑ Platelet count ↓ (completely used up) Fibrinogen ↓(completely used up)  
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