Erythropoietic process - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is an erythrocyte? A red blood cell What is erythropiesis? Making of RBC Where does erythrosiesis take place? Bone marrow Order of precursor cells MPSC, Rubriblast, prorubricyte, rubricyte, metarubricyte, reticulocyte, erythrocyte Why does a RBC have a limited life span? No nucleus which means no cell functions. (Membranes become less flexible and become destroyed by spleen) Erythropoietic process 1. Gradual Decrease in size 2. Decrease in basophill...

VNSG 1509 - Exam 4 Study Guide Chapter 46 Describe the components of blood. o RBCs (erythrocytes), WBCs (leukocytes), Platelets (thrombocytes) o Plasma is the light-yellow fluid of the blood it is 55% of blood volume. o 45% of blood is composed of blood cells and platelets. Erythropoiesis is the process of RBC production Depends on several factors of Healthy bone marrow, presence of dietary substances (iron, copper, essential amino acids, vitamin B12, folic acid, riboflavin (v...

Standard precautions apply to all of the following except: a. Blood b. Cerebrospinal fluid c. Semen d. Concentrated acids d. Concentrated acids The most important practice in preventing the spread of disease is: a. Wearing masks during patient contact b. Proper hand washing c. Wearing disposable laboratory coats d. Identifying specimens from known or suspected HIV- and HBV-infected patients with a red label b. Proper hand washing The appropriate dilution of bleach to use ...

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NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Cancer and Immunosuppressant Drugs NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Cancer and Immunosuppressant Drugs: Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle-Specific Drugs Cancer: -Cellular transformation -Uncontrolled and rapid cellular growth -Invasion into surrounding tissue -Metastasis to other tissues or organs -Cancer cells either: -Grow and invade adjacent tissues -Break away from original tumor mass, and travel by means of blood or ...

NR 566 Week 6 Study Guide {2020} – Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 566 Week 6 Study Guide Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System • Know the pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, clinical use, drug interactions, and ADRs for: Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, Estrogens and Progesterone, and Antiandrogen drugs • Androgen drugs o Testosterone is the primary male androgen o Responsible for:  Growth, maturation, and maintenance of male sex organs and secondar...