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All types of anemias

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show reduction in circulating RBCs or hemoglobin resulting in poor tissue perfusion, blood flow shunted to vital organs  
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gerontologic considerations for anemia   show
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show pallor, increased fatigue, confusion. ataxia, worsening respiratory pr cardiovascular problems  
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show inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, blood loss,  
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show pallor, glossitis. chelitis, headache, paresthesias  
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show treat underlying disease, replace iron with oral supplements or transfusion of packed RBCs  
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show best absorbed in acidic environment so take with vitamin C or orange juice take an hour before meals liquid iron may stain teeth  
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show constipation, heartburn, diarrhea and black stools  
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megaloblastic anemia   show
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show b12 or folic acid supplements given in form of IM injections daily for 2 weeks - B12  
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show uderproduction of RBCs and shortening of RBC survival  
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chronic disease anemia causes   show
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treatment of chronic disease anemia   show
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show Pancytopenia along with hypocellular bone marrow  
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show decreased hemoglobin, WBCs, and platelets bone marrow biopsy shows hypocellular with increased fat content  
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supportive care for aplastic anemia   show
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causes of aplastic anemia   show
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show decreased RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit but values will not decrease immediately  
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treatment for blood loss anemia   show
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Anemia due to destruction   show
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show liver and spleen to enlarge, jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels  
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treatment of anemia due to destruction   show
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show decrease circulating volume - signs of shock decreased oxygenation- signs of impaired gas exchange compensatory mechanisms - increased HR  
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RBC normal   show
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show men- 13.2 -17.3 women- 11.7-15.5  
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show men- 39-50 women- 36-47  
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wbc count normal   show
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show 150,000-450,000  
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b12 normal   show
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show 3-16  
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show 50-175  
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