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NSG123/ NSG 123 Exam 3: (New 2024/ 2025
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Verified Answers| 100% Correct| All Units
Covered| A Grade – Herzing

QUESTION
qualitative platelet defects

Answer:
- number of platelets may be normal, but their function is not normal
- ask about OTC medications such as aspirin or NSAIDs



QUESTION
thrombocytopenia (quantitative platelet defect)

Answer:
low platelet count




QUESTION
signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia

Answer:
- bruising
- petechiae (platelets <20,000)
- excessive bleeding (platelets <5,000)
- nasal and gingival bleeding



QUESTION
What is the medication treatment for thrombocytopenia?

,Answer:
corticosteroids



QUESTION
Thalassemia

Answer:
- inherited defect
- unable to produce hemoglobin
- type of hemolytic anemia



QUESTION
Patient education for thalassemia

Answer:
- many medications exacerbate the dis- ease
- it is important to review all medications with prescriber
- stem cell transplants and blood transfusions may be used for treatment



QUESTION
iron deficiency anemia

Answer:
- anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
- most common type of anemia
- type of hypoproliferative anemia



QUESTION
Risk factors for iron deficiency anemia

Answer:
- living in developing country (low iron intake)
- premenopausal women
- vegetarians
- medications

, - chronic GI disease



QUESTION
signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia

Answer:
- fatigue
- brittle nails
- smooth, red tongue
- pale mucus membranes
- hair loss



QUESTION
How can a nurse tell treatment is effective for iron deficiency anemia?

Answer:
- patient reports feeling better
- patient is not as fatigued
- overall appearance looks good (hair and nails)
- hemoglobin/hematocrit levels improve



QUESTION
Pernicious anemia

Answer:
- inability to absorb vitamin B12 due to missing intrinsic factor
- type of megaloblastic anemia (hypoproliferative)
- NOT related to iron intake
- treated with vitamin B12 shots and diet recommendations



QUESTION
Risk factors for pernicious anemia

Answer:
- bariatric patients

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