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Iron level in men   show
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Iron level in women   show
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RBC's in Men   show
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RBC's in Women   show
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Hgb levels in Men   show
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HGB levels in Women   show
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Reticulocytes in Men   show
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show .5-2.5  
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show 45-54  
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show 36-46  
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show 81-98  
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show low mcv, low mchc, low hgb, low hct, low serum iron, HIGH tibc  
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Pernicious anemia (vit B12 deficiency anemia) lab values   show
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show HIGH mcv, NORMAL mchc, low hgb, low hct, low folate  
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MCHC levels in men and women   show
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show 150,000-400,000  
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show 11-15 sec  
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PTT normal value   show
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APTT normal value   show
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show 200-200  
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show <400-500  
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The nurse should be aware that following a gastrectomy, a client may develop pernicious anemia becaus   show
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show b. Decreased production of platelets  
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show a. Lack of production of RBC’s  
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show a. Iron deficient anemia  
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A physican prescribes one tablet of ferrous sulfate daily experiences heavy menstral cycles. The nurse advises the patient and her mother that this over the counter medication must be taken for how long for iron replenishment to occu   show
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Sickle shaped erythrocytes cause:   show
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Nursing assessment of a patient with leukemia should include observation for which of the following signs/symptoms (select all that apply).   show
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show not able to absorb this vitamin.  
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show medications, stomach or bowel surgery, and certain diseases  
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Sometimes vitamin B12 deficiency occurs in strict vegetarians and people who eat less   show
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In older people, the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is when their bodies   show
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Folate deficiency is often caused by an unbalanced diet that does not include   show
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show pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol abuse, and growth spurts  
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show fatigue, poor appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea  
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show weakness, poor coordination, and numbness or a “pins and needles” feeling in the hands and feet. Mild irritability and forgetfulness are other early signs  
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A severe untreated deficiency can result in serious damage to   show
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Ferritin: Normal levels   show
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show means the mass of the RBCs is low.  
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show the heme, or oxygen-carrying capacity of the RBC, is low  
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MCV: Normal 82 to 98 cmm. A value of 31.6 cmm means   show
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show the cells are large and defi cient in iron. This is helpful in distinguishing anemia of chronic disease from iron defi ciency anemia.  
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Fe: Normal 65 to 165 mcg/dl. An iron value of 30 mcg/dl indicates   show
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Ferritin: Normal 18 to 160 mg/dl. Ferritin is more specifi c and sensitive than the iron level. A low level indicates   show
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show Number of erythrocytes (red blood cells or RBC’s) Quantity of hemoglobin Volume of packed RBC’s (hematocrit)  
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anemia causes   show
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show Mild 10-14 g/dl Moderate 6-10 g/dl Severe < 6 g/dl  
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show Iron Deficiency (blood Loss) Nutritional deficiency (Vitamin B12 or Folate) May not tolerate well if underlying cardiac or pulmonary disease is present  
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anemia pallor   show
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show ↑ concentration of serum bilirubin  
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anemia puritis...itching   show
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show Genetic Viral pathogens Radiation damage Chemical exposure  
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show suddenly  
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acute Leukocyte development is halted causing a   show
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show several months to years  
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chronic Leukocyte development is not halted and therefore progresses   show
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show Monocytes Granulocytes Erythrocytes Platelets  
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show Most common nonlymphocytic leukemia  
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AML Affects all ages with a peak at age ???   show
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show Fever and infection (Neutropenia) Weakness and fatigue (Anemia) Bleeding tendencies (Thrombocytopenia) Pain from an enlarged liver or spleen (Proliferation of leukocytes) Hyperplasia of the gums (Proliferation of leukocytes) Bone pain (Expansion  
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show Complete Blood Count (CBC) ↓ erythrocytes ↓ Platelets Bone marrow analysis ↑ immature blast cells  
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show Infection (Lack of mature granulocytes) Bleeding (Thrombocytopenia) Purpura Gastrointestinal Intracranial Pulmonary  
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show achieve REMISSION  
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show aggressive chemotherapy  
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show (Irradiate leukemic cells  
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AML supportive care   show
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show ↑ Potassium ↑ Phosphate ↑ Uric acid (renal stone formation and Acute Renal Failure ARF)  
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show Tumor Lysis Syndrome  
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Gastrointestinal complications of AML treatment   show
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show Mutation of myeloid stem cell with uncontrolled proliferation of cells (Philadelphia chromosome) Marrow expand into the lone bones and the liver & spleen  
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show 20 under incidence increases with age (mean is 55-65 and life expectancy 2-5 years)  
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CML clinical manifestations   show
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show Chronic Stage Gleevevc (imatinib mesylate) Injectable chemotherapeutic agents Roferon A (interferon alfa)  
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show Induction therapy Consolidation  
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A patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is receiving chemotherapy. What precautions should this patient be taking while on chemotherapy   show
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show Uncontrolled proliferation of immature cells from lymphoid cells  
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show Most common in young children Boys  
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All''''   show
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All has the following   show
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show Expected outcome is complete remission Induction Therapy Corticosteroids Vinc Alkaloiods Chemotherap  
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CLL definition   show
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CLL is---------   show
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show Early ↑ Lymphocyte count (>100,000 mm3) Small lymphocytes  
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show Late Anemia Thrombocytopenia  
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show Fever Sweats Weight loss  
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Other CLL manisfestations   show
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show no treatment/ most often initiated in the later stage  
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CLL nursing diagnosis   show
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CLL manage bleeding by:   show
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CLL manage bleeding by:   show
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show Permit no flossing of teeth and no commercial mouthwashes. Use only soft-bristled toothbrush for mouth care.  
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CLL mouth care   show
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show Avoid suctioning if at all possible; if unavoidable, use only gentle suctioning. Discourage vigorous coughing or blowing of the nose.  
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show Use only electric razor for shaving. Pad side rails as needed. Prevent falls by ambulating with patient as necessary  
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show Control mucocitis Analgesics and Antiemetics Small, frequent feedings of foods that are soft in texture and moderate in temperature (avoiding uncooked fruits or vegetables and those without a peelable skin)  
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show Nutritional supplements Daily body weight with I and O is useful in monitoring fluid status Both calorie counts and more formal nutritional assessments are useful. Parenteral nutrition is often required to maintain adequate nutrition  
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show Acetaminophen is typically given to decrease fever, but it does so by increasing diaphoresis  
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show Sponging with cool water may be useful, but cold water or ice packs should be avoided because the heat cannot dissipate from constricted blood vessel  
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CLL sheets and massage   show
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CLL and Faigue   show
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CLL and fluids   show
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CLL nursing fluid actions   show
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what happens in the cardiac during anemia   show
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what happens in the GI during anemia   show
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what happens nueromuscular in anemia   show
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show Fatigue r/t decreased hemoglobin and decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood Altered nutrition: less than body requirements Altered tissue perfusion r/t inadequate blood volume Noncompliance with therapeutic regime  
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show Decrease Fatigue Maintain Adequate Nutrition Increase Tissue Perfusion Compliance with Therapeutic Regime Absence of complications  
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facts on iron oral meds   show
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show Stain teeth Take with a straw/Rinse after use  
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show iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency, decreased erythropoietin production, cancer  
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Hemolytic: excess destruction of RBCs Due to   show
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3 alterations in Erythropioesis that ↓ RBC production   show
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Most common type of anemia Related to ↓ hemoglobin synthesis AT Risk Groups   show
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Most common cause of anemia is?   show
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General manifestations of anemia What is the most common finding   show
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Lab values for iron def. anemia?   show
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show Side lying or prone  
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patient education on aspiration/bone biopsy   show
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location for bone aspiration or biopsy   show
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Post biopsy/aspiration care   show
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show Diet teaching Supplemental iron Discuss diagnostic studies Iron therapy for 6-12 months after the hemoglobin levels return to normal (sometimes lifelong)  
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megoblastic anemia is caused by   show
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show Large erythrocytes Abnormal ↑ in the number of cells (Hyperplasia) Pancytopenia (↓leukocytes and platelets) Increased MCV due to large erythrocytes (110um3) Majority of deficiencies from Folic Acid and Vitamin B  
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show no, there is Absence of IF  
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causes for absence of IF   show
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what is another name for Vit b12 deficiency?   show
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show by a B12 Deficiency No secretion of IF  
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show General symptoms of anemia Gradual onset Glossitis Gastrointestinal Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain  
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show Weakness Paresthesias of the feet and hands ↓ Vibratory and position senses Ataxia Muscle weakness Impaired thought process  
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what test due you use for pernicious anemia?   show
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show 24H urine test determine if patient lacks intrinsic factor by measuring excretion of radioactive, oral Vitamin B12 RBC's large abnormal contributes rbc destruction Normal folate levels, ↓ iron levels suggest megaloblastic anemia due to iron deficiency  
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what is IF   show
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show DNA synthesis  
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A deficiency in iron can be detected in about   show
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Erythrocyte (RBC) formation and maturation is altered in?   show
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causes for Folic Acid Deficiency   show
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Clinical manifestations for Folic Acid deficiency are?   show
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show Fortified soy milk Folic Acid is found in green leafy vegetables  
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medication for Folic Acid deficiency are?   show
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show Assessment of the skin and mucous membranes is important Jaundice Vitiligo  
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Nutritional counseling for folic acid def. related to eating with   show
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show gate  
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Aplastic anemia definition   show
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show the marrow cells  
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in aplastic anemia, Bone Marrow is replaced with   show
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show and impairs the production of: Erythrocytes Platelets Leukocytes  
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aplastic anemia Acquired Idiopathic--------   show
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aplastic anemia can be genetic due to   show
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clinical maifestation of aplastic anemia   show
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medical management for aplastic anemia   show
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show Red blood cells (which carry oxygen to your tissues) White blood cells (which fight infection) Platelets (which help your blood clot  
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In a bone marrow transplant, you will receive   show
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show is the soft, fatty tissue inside your bones. Stem cells are immature cells in the bone marrow that give rise to all of your blood cells  
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show Autologous Allogeneic Umbilical cord blood transplant  
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show Monitor patient for Pain, Chills, Fever, Hives, Chest pain, Drop in blood pressure, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Flushing, Headache, and Funny taste in the mouth  
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show Infection Neutropenia (↓ neutrophils) Bleeding Thrombocytopenia (↓ platelets) Safety  
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Neutrophil count <2,000 mm3 this is neutropenia, why?   show
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show Corticosteroids Withholding or reducing chemotherapy dosage Hospitalization If febrile cultures of urine, blood and sputum are obtained for adequate treatment  
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neutropenic precautions   show
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show No visitors with colds No fresh flowers No fresh fruits or vegetables Have patient wear HEPA filter mask when they ambulate  
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show Oral Care Preventing Infections Self-care Nutrition Photosensitivity Monitoring for potential problems  
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what is Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD   show
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show Erythrocytes have a shortened life span ↓ the number present in circulation and O2 levels (related to diminished availability of erythrocyte precursors)  
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show ↑ production of erythropoietin from the kidneys to produce more erythrocytes Erythrocytes are released prematurely as reticulocyte  
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Causes of hemolytic anemia   show
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clinical manifestations of hemolytic anemia   show
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complications of hemolytic anemia?   show
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show Signs & Symptoms Pain Swelling Fever Cold/Chills  
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show Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) RBC Transfusion (long-term) Hydroxyurea (Chemotherapy Agent) Arginin  
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show Monitor/Treat Complications Infection Acute Chest Syndrome ABX Incentive Spirometry Fluid Restriction Supportive Therapy Pain Management Hydration  
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Blood loss and anemia   show
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diagnostic studies for blood loss anemia   show
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show Hypovolemic Shock ↑ Plasma Volume ↓ O2 related to ↓ RBC’s  
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what should nurse do for blood loss   show
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show Administration of Blood Products PRBC’s Platelets Plasma  
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show Neoplasm of lymph origin Start in lymph nodes but can involve lymphoid tissue in the spleen, GI tract, liver or bone marrow Lymphocytes undergo malignant changes and produce tumors  
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what is hodgkins   show
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show Painless, enlarged, firm lymph nodes are a hallmark of both types of Hodgkin’s  
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hodgkins has to types????   show
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show symptoms include fatigue, weight loss 10%, fever w/o chills, and night sweats)  
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show Lymph node biopsy (Reed-Sternberg cell) Staging is performed to determine the extent of the disease  
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staging tests for hodgkins   show
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show Stage I – involves a single lymph node or localized involvement  
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2nd stage of hodgkins   show
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show Stage III – involves several lymph node regions on both sides of the diaphragm  
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show Stage IV – involves extralymphatic tissue, such as the bone marrow  
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show Preferable for early disease staging. May be used after aggressive chemotherapy for more advanced disease staging. Used for bulky disease types  
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show Used in advanced stages or with reoccurrence of Hodgkin’s Standard ABVD (adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine) regimen is used.  
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chemo long term errors in hodgkins   show
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show Multiple lymphoid tissues become infiltrated with malignant B lymphocytes that spread unpredictably; localized disease is rare  
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NHL causes   show
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clinical manifestations of NHL   show
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show Computed tomography (CT) scans of the head and neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis Positron emission tomography (PET) of the entire body. Bone Marrow Biopsy Bence-Jones protein (urine  
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show Bence-Jones protein  
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show reed-sternberg cell  
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show Fatigue Mylosuppression Nausea Hair loss Infection  
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show YES  
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what is treat for non aggressive nhl?   show
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treatment for aggressive NHL   show
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