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Hematology Jeopardy Review

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Common medication proscribed to prevent MI which can affect hematological status secondary to increased risk for GI bleed
ASA (Acetylsalicylic acid AKA Aspirin)
Patients with CKD are at risk for anemia secondary to a decreased production of this
erythropoietin
With this autoimmune disorder, the body destroys platelets and the patient presents with ecchymoses, petechiae, and possible
ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Strict vegetarians are at risk for megaloblastic anemia if they do not supplement with this
Vitamin B12
Industry workers may be exposed to this chemical are put at a higher risk for developing leukemia and other blood cancers
Benzene
The most common causes of iron deficiency anemia in pre-menopausal women
menorrhagia and pregnancy
Diminished iron stores cause erythrocytes to be this
small or decreased in size
These are iron-rich food sources
meat, organ meats, beans (i.e. black, pinto, etc.), leafy green veggies, raisins, molasses, cream of wheat
Taking this with iron-rich foods enhances the absorbency of iron
Vitamin C
Patient education includes teaching patients to not take their iron supplement with these (Name two) because they diminish iron absorption
Dairy products, antacids, and foods
Type of anemia caused by decreased absorption of B12 in the stomach secondary to missing intrinsic factor
pernicious anemia
Name for the beefy red tongue which occurs with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
glossitis
This symptom associated with vit. B12 deficiency anemia occurs because vit. B12 is needed for normal nerve function
paresthesia (and poor balance)
This vit. B12 supplement is given weekly or monthly via injection or nasal spray
cyanocobalamin
Patients with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia will have _________ cells, which will _________ the MCV
large cells, which will increase the MCV
Type of anemia caused by the failure of bone marrow to produce RBCs
aplastic anemia
With this type of anemia, pain is the classic symptom.
sickle cell anemia
Aplastic anemia is characterized by decreased RBCs, WBCs, and platelets, this is called ___________
pancytopenia
Type of anemia which the elderly, debilitated, and those who consume ETOH are at risk
Folic Acid deficiency anemia
Group of hereditary anemias associated with defective synthesis of hemoglobin
thalassemias
The most common type of anemia
iron deficiency anemia
This lab value looks at the size and volume of the RBC
MCV
The tongue is smooth and sore with this type of anemia
iron deficiency anemia
One of the first diagnostic tests to be completed when looking for the cause of a patient's anemia
stool testing for occult blood
This is a genetic disorder which causes excess iron absorption and is treated with therapeutic phlebotomy
hemochromatosis
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