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What does MCV mean? |
mean corpuscular volume
RBC size |
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What does MCH mean?
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Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
hemoglobin content of RBC |
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What is serum iron?
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amount of iron in circulation
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what is serum ferritin?
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measure of iron in storage
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what happens to the serum ferritin in long term anemia
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the iron is pulled out of storage decreasing the serum ferritin
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reticulocyte count
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indicates ability of bone marrow to produce RBCs
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What is a peripheral smear?
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gives a visual description of the RBCs
ex: microcytic hypochromic |
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How will the serum Fe be affected if an iron deficiency anemia pt is taking an Fe supplement on the day you check his serum Fe?
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Increase serum iron
good for checking compliance |
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Describe iron deficiency anemia
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microcytic hypochromic
mcv ↓ mch ↓ |
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How does iron deficiency anemia occur?
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iron loss exceeds intake of iron and iron stores depleted
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What are some foods that enhance absorption of ferrous sulfate?
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orange juice or other vit c rich foods
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How long does it take to orally correct uncomplicated Fe deficiency anemia?
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4-6 monts
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What lab tests indicate that Fe supplements are no longer needed for iron deficiency anemia?
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ferritin (measures iron stores)
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Most common site of blood loss in an adult male?
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GI tract - always check hemmocult
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Describe the CBC of chronic disease anemia.
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normochromic, normocytic.
common to find leukocytosis Hgb/HCT decreased |
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What are some conditions assoc with anemia of chronic disease?
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assoc with chronic disease such as infections, inflammatory, and malignant disease.
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What is the problem with RBC in anemia of chronic disease?
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The problem is that the blood cells have a shortened lifespan from 120 days to 60-90 days.
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Sx/S commonly associated with chronic disease anemia?
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most common in the elderly.
DOE, anorexia, wt loss, lighthead after mild exercise |
