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Anemia
Anemia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
11/17/2015

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Bone Marrow
Definition
Where blood cells form
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Lymphoid Tissues
Definition
Where WBC's mature and circulate
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Hematologic problems can result from:
Definition

Impaired production

Impaired function

Abnormal destruction

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Erythrocytes
Definition
Major cells in the blood
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Plasma
Definition
Main purpose is to act as a liquid transport system between tissues.
Term
Normal male RBC
Definition
4.7-6.1
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Normal female RBC
Definition
4.2-5.2
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Erythropoiesis
Definition
Production of RBC;stimulated by hypoxia
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Culling
Definition
Process of destruction of RBC; RBC destruction occurs at the same rate as RBC production
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RBC lifespan
Definition
120 days
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Hgb Male normal
Definition
14.5-18
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Hgb female normal
Definition
13-15.5
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Hematocrit
Definition
The ratio of RBC volume to volume of whole blood. Measures packed cell volume of RBC's expressed as a percent of the total blood volume.
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Hct male normal
Definition
42-53%
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Hct female normal
Definition
38-46%
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Reticulocyte Count
Definition
Measures the number of reticulocytes (immature RBC's) released from the bone marrow into the blood.
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Normal Reticulocyte Count
Definition
25,000-75,000
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Elevated reticulocyte count
Definition
May indicate excessive red cell destruction or hemorrhage.
Term
Megaloblastic/Macrocytic Anemias
Definition

Folate Deficiency Anemia

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

Pernicious Anemia

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Pernicious Anemia Manifestations
Definition
Red beefy tongue, pallor, slight jandice, weakness, diarrhea, paresthesias and proprioception problems
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Treatment of Pernicious Anemia
Definition

Increase meats, eggs, and dairy products.

B12 supplements.

Parenteral replacement of Vitamin B12 for clients with malabsorption problems.

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