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Iggy MS test 1
Cardiovascular and med admin
Question | Answer |
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What is the normal lab value for iron? | 12-300 ng/mL |
What type of anemia causes glossitis? | Vitamin B12 Anemia |
What is Aplastic Anemia? | Failure of bone marrow to produce RBC's. Often occurs with leukopenia (decrease WBC), Thrombocytopenia (decrease platelets), or pancytopenia (deficiency in all cell types). |
What does a nurse assess for in most types of anemias? | Tissue perfusion (cap refill, skin color,temp, hair distribution) and elevated HR (may be seen to compensate for lower O2 carrying capacity of cells) |
Where is erythropoietin made and what does it do? | Kidneys; Promotes production of RBC's by the bone marrow |
What stimulates the kidneys to make EPO (erythropoietin)? | Low blood oxygen levels |