Rbc disorders - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is a group of disorders characterized by - malfunction of the immune system where antibodies are produced against antigens on the surface of RBSs, resulting in hemolysis T/F RBC survival is proportional to the amount of antibody on the RBC surface; therefore the greater the amount of antibody the more rapidly the RBC is destroyed. - True Intravascular Hemolysis is - - RBC lysis in circulation - Antibodies bind to the RBC membrane therefore activating the complem...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 2 Exam with all the Correct Answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 Exam) What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have seizure di...

What are the conditions needed for RBC Formation? - Answer- -Functional Erythropoietin mechanism (90% from kidney, 10% hepatic production) ----Erythropoietin supply is diminished in advancing renal failure, usually beginning with GFR< -Uncompromised DNA Synthesis ---- Chronic inflammation, from autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic infection) -Hemoglobin synthesis unimpaired by lack of iron, vitamin or global production -Intact marrow microe...

NP AANP Adult Gero Boards Questions and Answers Fully solved 2023 What are the conditions needed for RBC Formation? - ANS ️️ -Functional Erythropoietin mechanism (90% from kidney, 10% hepatic production) ----Erythropoietin supply is diminished in advancing renal failure, usually beginning with GFR< -Uncompromised DNA Synthesis ---- Chronic inflammation, from autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic infection) -Hemoglobin synthesis unimpai...

Anatomy and Physiology Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers. 1. Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood. Explain why it is classified as a connective tissue. Blood is a transport fluid of the body, and is 55% plasma (water, proteins, and waste) and 45% forced elements, which are much denser. These are the RBC’s (millions) and WBC’s (thousands). So if you centrifuge it, the densest RBC’s move to the bottom, the WBC’s move to the middle, and the plasma ...

NCLEX-PN NGN EXAM 2023/2024 Question No : 1 - Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: A. primary prevention. B. secondary prevention. C. tertiary prevention. D. primary health care prevention. Answer: B Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation Question No : 2 - Which of the following foods is ...

Anatomy and Physiology Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers. 1. Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood. Explain why it is classified as a connective tissue. Blood is a transport fluid of the body, and is 55% plasma (water, proteins, and waste) and 45% forced elements, which are much denser. These are the RBC’s (millions) and WBC’s (thousands). So if you centrifuge it, the densest RBC’s move to the bottom, the WBC’s move to the middle, and the plasma ...

NUR 420 Exam 4 Questions and Answers 2024 epistaxis - Answer-- nosebleed - common in childhood, rarely is a result of underlying disease - risk factors: trauma, seasonal changes, URI, medications, rarely a result of underlying disease - nursing: keep child calm, head forward not backward, cotton tissue, ice iron deficiency anemia - Answer-- most common anemia - iron is needed to produce Hgb - risk factors: prematurity, cow's milk, malabsorption disorders, blood loss (often menorrhagia ...

PATHO Midterm Review - Pathophysiology II (HLSC2461U) NURS 6501 / NRNP 6501N Week 6 Midterm Exam 2024 Review Hematologic Disorders What does our blood contain? Formed elements: cells Regulatory substances: hormones and other substances How are blood cells produced? Hematopoiesis Different blood cells are produced in the bones---bone marrow in the process called hematopoiesis. It is a complex process. Downloaded by Thomas Mboya () lOMoARcPSD| The cells originate from a small number...

ATI Med-Surg: Chapter 57: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Questions and Answers 100% Pass Complications of Hemodialysis: Anemia ■ Blood loss and removal of folate during dialysis may contribute to an existing anemia that often occurs with chronic kidney disease (caused by decreased RBC production due to decreased erythropoietin secretion). ■ Nursing Actions Administer prescribed medication therapy (erythropoietin) to stimulate the production of red blood cells. Monitor ...