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Anemia

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show Decreased RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit due to hemorrhaging  
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show Hours after injury  
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show Same as for Hypovolemic Shock  
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What is Pernicious Anemia?   show
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What vitamin is a PT with Pernicious Anemia potentially lacking in, and why?   show
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Vitamin B12 is needed for what?   show
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show *Leaves erythrocyte membranes fragile and easy to rupture *Leads to large, immature RBCs *Progressive demyelination and degeneration of nerves and white matter  
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show *Jaundice *Dyspnea *Hypoxia *Edema of legs *Constipation or diarrhea *Dysphagia *Parasthesia *Smooth and erythematous tongue *Partial or total paralysis due to destruction of the nerve fibers of the spinal cord  
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show Schillings test  
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What test shows decreased serum levels of B12?   show
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How is a schillings test performed?   show
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What is the B12 therapy for pernicious anemia?   show
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show Every 3 - 6 months  
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What is the name for vitamin B12?   show
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What is Aplastic Anemia (Aplasia)?   show
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show Low RBCs, Low WBCs, and Low Platelets  
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show Fatty tissue  
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show Aplastic Anemia (Aplasia)  
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show Pernicious anemia  
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show *Hypoplastic or aplastic fatty deposits *Decreased cellular elements *Decreased hematopoietic activity  
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Why are blood transfusions avoided when possible in PTs with Aplastic Anemia (Aplasia)?   show
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What is medical therapy is used for PTs with Aplastic Anemia (Aplasia) who cannot recieve a bone marrow transplant?   show
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show GM-CSF Granulocytic-macrophage colony-stimulating factor  
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What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adults?   show
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show *Glossitis *Pagophagia (desire to eat ice, clays, or starches... pica?) *Paresthesias *Pallor *Inflamed mucous membranes  
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What is the medical management of iron deficiency anemia?   show
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show Antacids  
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What foods are high in iron?   show
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What is the most common clinical manifestation of iron deficiency anemia?   show
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What percentage of black americans has sickle cell trait?   show
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What is Polycythemia Vera (primary polycythemia)?   show
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What is secondary polycythemia caused by?   show
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show *Esophageal varices *Epistaxis *GI bleeding *Petechiae *Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly from organ engorgement  
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show 45% - 48%  
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What is the purpose of drug therapy in polycythemia?   show
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What is the major complication of polycythemia vera?   show
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show Encourage ambulation/ROM exercises  
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