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Hematological Conditions

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Iron Deficiency Anemia is a ____ anemia brought about primarily by ___ dietary intake for normal RBC formation?   show
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What is the most common form of Anemia?   show
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IDA Diagnostic Criteria for Iron Deficiency Anemia for children between ___ months to ___ years is Hemoglobin ___ and Hematocrit ___ and you need both to diagnosis?   show
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American Academy of Pediatrics Iron Deficiency Anemia Degree of Anemia defines mild anemia as hemoglobin ___ to ___ g/dL   show
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American Academy of Pediatrics Iron Deficiency Anemia Degree of Anemia defines moderate anemia as hemoglobin ___ to ___ g/dL   show
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show Severe <8 g/dl  
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General etiologic factors of iron deficiency anemia is Inadequate dietary intake of ___; ___ malabsorption; Low ___ stores at birth (due to mothers ___ or ___) and significant ___ loss?   show
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Premature/Low birth weight risk factors for iron deficiency anemia?   show
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Infant/Child risk factors for iron deficiency anemia: Rapid ___ in body size and blood volume; Insufficient ___ formula/foods; Excessive intake of ____ milk; ____ without dietary iron; Pica; ___ eater; nonmeat diet in a ___-__ year old; Malnutrition   show
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What is Pica?   show
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Adolescent risk factors for iron deficiency anemia are: rapid ___ during puberty; increased muscle mass and circulating ___ volume; Unbalanced __ and ___ eating habits; Menarche/heavy menstruation (usually __-__ years of age)   show
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What are the adult risk factors for iron deficiency anemia?   show
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show Lethargy/fatigue; irritability; pallor; frequent infections; inability to concentrate; heavy menses; conjunctiva pale; mucous membranes pale; cardiac problems; developmental delays; and weight variable  
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show conjunctiva pale is where the inside of the eye lid is not red and the cardiac problems are increased cardiac demands due to low/decreased hgb  
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Everyone gets tested for iron deficiency anemia between ___ and ___?   show
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show iron deficiency anemia  
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T/F After toddler yrs iron deficiency anemia is usually due to dietary?   show
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Breast milk has a ___ concentration of iron; Bioavailability greater, and progressive decline in ___ content?   show
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Some breastfed infants depleate the iron stores by __ to __ months? They need a source of iron by ___ months like cereal? Without iron source __ to ___ will develop iron deficiency anemia by ___ months?   show
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When do preterm infants get oral iron supplementation?   show
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Oral iron supplementation is needed if the baby is _____ beyond 6 months of age; infant receiving formula not fortified with iron; child with hemoglobin level below ___?   show
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Formula with iron is given until ___ months then Whole cow's milk after ___ months? Limit intake of whole milk to ___ or less in a child from 1-5 years?   show
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What are some HIGH iron rich foods?   show
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show beans, peas, fortified cereals, dark green veggies, nuts  
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What are some foods that decrease iron absorption?   show
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___ is an iron suplament given PO?   show
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show Do not consume ferrous sulfate with milk, antacids, or tea  
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show ascorbic acid enhances absorption (orange juice/Vitamin C)  
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If taking a liquid preparation of ferrous sulfate use dropper or straw to avoid _____ and be sure to ____ after?   show
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show Give between meals especially if meal contains milk; stools dark (greenish-black)Only time you give it with meals is if a pt has side effects of it like upset stomach.  
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show nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia  
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when a pt is on iron supplements when should their hemoglobin return to normal? It should also come up 1.0 g/dL or more in ___ months?   show
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show Continue at least 3 months after return of hemoglobin to normal; Tx should not exceed 5 months with the exception of older adults who may require life long supplementation  
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show severe anemia  
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show Prognosis is usually good. If longstanding/severe can lead to cognitive impairment; delayed G & D; Decreased exercise tolerance (decreased Hgb & o2 carrying RBC); Impaired immunity  
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show Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive inheritance; abnormal form of hemoglobin within the erythrocyte--Hemoglobin S instead of the normal adult hemoglobin (Hgb A)  
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What is the normal lifespan of RBCs? What is it in Chronic Hemolytic Anemia (sickle cell anemia)?   show
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Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive inheritance. If Both parents heterozygous for trait what is the chance that the baby will be normal, a carrier, or have the disease?   show
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What is the incidence of sickle cell anemia?   show
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show Disease is 1:400 to 1:500 live births; Trait 1 in 12  
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show Hypoxia and acidosis; Environmental (low O2 concentration) High altitudes; weather; Emotional stress and physical stress and there are some unknown causes as well.  
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Hemoglobin S+ situations causing ____ leads to Sickled cells clumping togehter (cells __ and ___ can't flow through vessles) leads to small blood vessels becoming ____--> what side effects does this leed to?   show
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Sickle cell disease is frequently not apparent until after __ to ___ months of age because of the continuing presence of ____?   show
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What are the 3 major types of sickle cell crisis?   show
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show Dactylytis or sausage digit is a inflammation of an entire finger or toe,[1] and can be painful.  
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What is the most common sickle cell crisis and what are its side effects?   show
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Splenic Sequestration is a sickle cell crisis; pooling of blood in ___-LIFE THREATENING; Decreased intravascular blood volume--> ____and if it is recurrent it will lead to ___?   show
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In a Aplastic crisis a ___ infection triggers it; RBC production ___ -->___ anemia; and it is usually self-limited?   show
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show Analyze why this cl is being seen so often. Can't control at home; Look for stressful things in their life; List potential interventions like how to reduce stress  
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What are the 3 signs of sickle cell crisis?   show
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show Acute chest syndrome is the sickling of small blood vessels of lungs; s/s Pain; temp 38.3 (101 F) or higher; Cough; Dyspnea/Tachypnea; Respiratory distress  
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show Hydration and pain management  
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show severe headache; slurred speech, unsteady walk  
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show Sepsis and Meningitis are the leading sickle cell cirisis deaths in pts under 10 years of age  
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Sickle cell crisis-Infection: Impairment of splenic function-Spleen replaced by ___ tissue related to infarcts in spleen (autosplenectomy)-loss of filtering system ___ susceptibility to infection--Nonfunctional by ___ years of age?   show
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show True  
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show Under 5 years-pneumococcalOver 5 years- gram negative (eg E.coli leading cause of UTI, Salmonella)  
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Nursing interventions for sickle cell anemia are ___management; Prevent/manage __; promote ___; Minimize tissue ___ & ___; drug therapy and patient/family ____?   show
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show Opioids parenterallyPCA or Continuous infusion pumps  
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What drugs do you wnat to use for Moderate pain in sickle cell pts?   show
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show acetaminophen and ibuprofen  
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show observe for pain every 2-4 hrs. Ask about location of pain, intensity, duration, and character (pounding)  
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show False use a pain intensity rating tool it monitor effetiveness of pain management  
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show Heat-NO cold; Rest-minimize O2 consumption and HYDRATION  
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If a sickle cell anemia who is between ages 3 months and 12 years of age has to have dental work done what do they need to do?   show
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show Prophylactic pennicllin; handwashing (very important); Isolation-as appropriate (not recommended unless absolute necessary); Immunizations; Teach  
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What immunizations should a sickle cell anemia pt get?   show
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show Fever of 101 F (38.3 C); Lethargy; Irritability, Vomiting, Diarrhea. If they are having these symptoms prompt treatment with parenteral antibiotics like ceftriaxone.  
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T/F Hemodilution is not important in a sickle cell anemia pt?   show
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show signs of dehydration-treat promptly; Child unable to concentrate urine-->low specific gravity leads to dehydration; Enuresis is common-DONT DECREASE FLUIDS  
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show Teach them to allow child to drink fluids during class and to permit frequent use of bathroom  
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show Bed Rest-very important during acute crisis (need to maintain o2 level); Avoid stressors; Monitor O2 saturation; Administer O2 in a child with hypoxemia  
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How do you minimize crises in a sickle cell pt?   show
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Why would you want to give a blood transfusion in a pt with sickle cell anemia Acute splenic sequestration? In Aplastic Crisis? In Post CVA?   show
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T/F Administering oxygen in a child with hypoxemia and sickle cell anemia will reverse the sickling?   show
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show They have increased folate requirements caused by hemolysis and to prevent megaloblastic anemia  
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Hydroxyurea is used with frequent ___ episodes in sickle cell anemia pts? What does it do?   show
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T/F Erythropoietin is given to sickle cell anemia pts?   show
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Patient/Family education of a sickle cell pt includes educating about all aspects of the disease; encourage ___ counseling; encourage family to promote normal ___; Allow expressions of feelings about the disease; Identify ___ and ___ resources?   show
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The prognosis of sickle cell anemia is variable (depends on severity). What is the median survival age of Hgb SS Disease?   show
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What is the most common hereditary bleeding disorders?   show
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show result from deficiencies/abnormalities of specific coagulation proteins  
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T/F Deficiency of one of the factors in blood causes problems in the whole clotting cascade?   show
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show Hemophilia ADeficiency of factor VIIIX-linked recessive  
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hemophilia B is a deficiency of factor ___ and is ___ linked recessive?   show
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show Deficiency of vonWillebrand's protein; Autosomal dominant  
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show 50% chance each pregnancy-son will have the disease and 50% chance daughter will be a carrier. Depends on which X chromosome is passed on by mom  
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Impact of Factor VIII deficiency: Severe ___ factor activity and spontaneous bleeding w/out trauma; Moderate: __ to __ factor activity-bleeding with trauma; Mild: __ to __ factor activity-bleeding with severe trauma or surgery   show
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show False there is a potential for bleeding anywhere in the body  
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What are the clinical manifestations of Hereditary bleeding disorders?   show
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show oozing of blood into joint cavity; Joint- swollen, tender, painful; repeated hemorrhage  
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What can a repeated hemorrage of hemarthrosis in a hemophilia pt do?   show
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What are the nursing interventions for hereditary bleeding disorders?   show
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Factor VIII Replacement: Administer ___ clotting factor as soon as possible with injury; New recombinat factor-has no human product in it (don't have to wory about diseases); Teach family & child how to ___; Implanted ___ access device may be necessary?   show
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show Pad crib; nonbreakable feeding utensils; wall-to-wall carpeting/pad dges of furniture; safe toys; approved car seat; helment when learning to walk  
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What type of protective equipment is need in a child/adolescent for injury prevention if they have clotting disorders?   show
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show NO CONTACT SPORTS; No sports that cause too much strain on knees & ankles (hemarthrosis); Swimming is ok for young child; Swimming, golf, bowling, bike riding (with protective equipment) is okay for older child  
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show Rest-immobilize for comfort and to prevent further bleeding  
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show ICE-apply cold to promote vasoconstriction  
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show COMPRESSION-pressure to encourage clot formation  
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Control bleeding in pts with clotting disorders with RICE. What does the E stand for?   show
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show Gentle active ROM-only after bleeding stopped (w/in 24-48hrs) and allow cl to control own pain tolerance; DO NOT do passive exercise-could stretch joint capsule and could cause bleeding with acute episode.  
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What do you want to teach the family of a hemophilia or vonWillebrands's disease?   show
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What are signs of major bleeding?   show
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show soft toothbrush, no rectal temp, activity restrictions, environmental safety  
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show Use acetaminophen (NO Asprin because it thins blood which would lead to increased risk of bleeding)  
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Life Expectancy of Hemophillia or vonWillebrands's disease is that it approaches that of ____ population and the major cause of death is _____?   show
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a _____ hemorrhagic disorder?   show
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show Autoimmune response to disease-related antigens; Autoantibodies produced & attached to platelets; Phagocytosis of antibody coated platelets; and increased destruction of platelets (thrombocytopenia) in the spleen  
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show Self limiting resolving within 6 months with or without treatment (depends on how low the platelet count goes); occurs 1 to 4 weeks after viral infection (URI, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, human parovirus); Incidence most common in children  
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Chronic form of ITP last longer than ___? What do you need to rule out?   show
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Chronic form of ITP is most common in older ___ and women between __ & ___ years old?   show
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What are teh clinical manifestations of ITP?   show
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show Bleeding of integument can be Petechiae (<3 mm-pinpoint red dots); Purpura (up to 1 cm); and Ecchymoses (>1cm) and they don't blanche  
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Platelet count of ITP is decreased below ____?   show
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show prolonged bleeding from trauma or injury  
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If platelets are <20,000 it can cause ____?   show
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What are the nursing interventions of ITP?   show
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What 4 medications are given in ITP patients?   show
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show Predisone and IVIG are the gold standard for treatment of ITP  
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___ is a medication that is inexpensive, may be given PO or IV and there is an ____ platelet survival and a ___ production of antiplatelet antibodies?   show
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___ is an expensive medication that blocks ____ that results in ___ of platelets?   show
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show Anti-D Antibody (WinRhoD) lessens phagocytosis of platelets  
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show lessens antibody production  
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show ITP prognosis is usually self-limited and has indications of splenectomy  
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show unresponisve to prednisone; High doses of prednisone are needed to maintain adequate platelet count, Manifestations for 1 yr or longer; and Decrease risk of hemorrhage w/ chronic form of ITP  
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What are some sources of lead poisoning?   show
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show Hematopoietic --> anemia  
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show Neurologic-> mental retardation, seizures, coma, and death  
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Waht are the renal effects of lead?   show
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What does BLL stand for?   show
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Lead poisoning is defined as BLL ___ or greather than ____?   show
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show intervention  
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CDC recommends universal screening or target screening of lead poisoning based on each states determination of need. What is MOs?   show
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Child/sibling w/ elevated past BLL; Lives in/regularly vists house build before 1959 or house built before 1978 w/ recent or ongoing renovation/remodeling in the last 6 months are all high risk children for ____?   show
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show lead poisioning  
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Child lives near an active lead smelter, or other industry likely to release lead into the environment (WV has high incidence) are all at high risk for ____?   show
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Red Flags of Lead poisioning: Foreign body ____, ___ seizures, neurological symptoms, ___ pain, Growth ___, Developmental ___ or hyperactivity?   show
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show enviromental evaluation  
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show needs chelation therapy  
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show True  
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show False Wet mop floors, windows, etc. DO NOT vacuum hard surfaced floors, windows sills--spreads dust  
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T/F Washing toys &/or pacifiers often; wash childs face & hands often (especially before eating) and hose down places where children play (porch, driveway, sidewalk) are all strategies to reduce environmental lead hazards?   show
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show False Utilize only COLD water for drinking, cooking, formula preparation and avoid ceramic ware and lead crystal for food storage  
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show Regular meals important --> more lead absorbed on empty stomach. Diet high in Iron and Calcium counteract loss of these minerals through lead exposure  
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What are the 3 forms of Chelation Therapy?   show
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show Calcium EDTA IM or IV: Im painful-give deep, mix with procaine, warm compress; monitor labs (eg BLL, electorlytes, liver function test)  
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British antilewisite (BAL) IM used with ___ and monitor ___ & ___?   show
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show May give as outpatient and hydration is very important because it is excreted by kidneys. BLL > 45  
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Adequate hydration is very important since ___ are excreted via kidneys?   show
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Prognosis of lead poisoning is variable and the major problems relate to ____?   show
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