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Hematologic System
Hematologic System
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
02/19/2015

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Term
Iron Metabolism
Definition
Hemoglobin
Spleen & Liver
Term
Clotting Mechanism
Definition
Vascular Response
Platelet Plug Formation
Fibrin Clot
Lysis of Clot
Term
Causes of Anemia
Definition
Decreased Production
Increased Destruction
Blood Loss
Term
Decreased Production
Definition
Deficient Nutrients
Decreased Iron Availability
Decreased Erythropoietin
Term
Increased Destruction
Definition
Hemolysis
Trauma
Sickle Cell Disease
Medication
Term
Blood Loss
Definition
Chronic Hemorrhage
Colorectal Cancer
GI Bleed
Acute Trauma
Term
Anemia
Definition
decrease in the number of RBC's or Hgb
oxygen transport is impaired
Term
Severe Anemia <6g/dL
Definition
Skin
Lungs
Heart
CNS
GI - enlarged spleen
Musculoskeletal
Term
Moderate Anemia 6-10g/dL
Definition
Dyspnea
Palpations
Diaphoresis
Fatigue
Cap Refill > 2 seconds
Term
Medical Mgn. of Anemia
Definition
Oxygen Therapy
Erythropoietin-SC or IV
Iron replacement
Blood Transfusion
Term
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Definition
Inadequate Intake or Absorption
Excessive Loss or Iron
Term
Pernicious Anemia
Definition
Failure to absorb Vitamin B12
Autoimmune Disorder
Term
Treatment of Pernicious Anemia
Definition
B12 injections
^ Folic Acid Intake
Term
Sickle Cell Anemia
Definition
Inherited disorder of Hgb synthesis that results in tissue hypoxia & obstruction of blood vessels
Term
Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura
(ITP)
Definition
Autoimmune Bleeding Disorder
Destruction of Platelets
Term
Hemophilia
Definition
Prolonged bleeding
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