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What is thrombocytopenia?
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decreased platelet count
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What is the normal platelet level?
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105-450
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Contraindications for thrombocytopenia:
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no aspirin or products that can cause bleeding
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Treatment for thrombocytopenia:
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platelet transfusion
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What causes Iron-Deficiency Anemia (Hypochromic)?
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Blood loss, lack of dietary iron, unable to absorb iron (Celiac disease)
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Signs & Symptoms of iron-deficiency Anemia
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SOB, fatigue, rapid pulse, decreased concentration, unable to adjust to cold temp., pale
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Treatment for Iron-Deficiency Anemia
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Foods high in iron. Drink orange juice.
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What causes Pernicious Anemia?
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Lack of intrinsic factor. Unable to absorb vitamin B-12
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Signs & Symptoms of Pernicious Anemia
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unsteady gait, numbness/tingling, decreased reflexes, swollen tongue
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Treatment for Pernicious Anemia
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Vitamin B-12 injections, foods high in B-12 (shellfish, liver, beef, fish, cheese, eggs)
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What causes Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia?
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Decreased folic acid in diet, body unable to use folic acid, caused by illness
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Who is folic acid anemia most commonly seen in?
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alcoholics
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Treatment for folic acid anemia:
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foods high in folic acid: citrus fruit, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals
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What is hemolytic anemia?
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Can be inherited or acquired. Causes RBCs to be deformed and can be caused by harmful substances and drugs taken for illness
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What is a symptom of hemolytic anemia?
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jaundice
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What is the treatment for hemolytic anemia?
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Remove the spleen.
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What is aplastic anemia?
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Rare. Bone marrow malfunction, decreased RBCs, WBCs, PLTs. Exposure to toxins can cause it.
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Signs and Symptoms of aplastic anemia:
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irregular heart beat, enlarged heart
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Treatment for aplastic anemia:
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Bone marrow transplant
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What is sickle cell anemia?
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Genetic defect where RBCs are crescent shaped
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What does "HOP" to it mean?
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Hydration, oxygen, pain
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What is the treatment for sickle cell anemia?
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No cure. Control symptoms/manage disease.
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What is chemo-induced anemia?
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Chemotherapy kills good and bad cells resulting in anemia
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