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Emergency Nursing
CEN Review
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Nursing
Professional
05/27/2012

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What is Polycythemia
Definition
Increase in RBC count
Term
What is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
Definition
Auto Immune disorder in children (2-4) Decrease in Platelet counts usually after a Viral infection
Term
Leukemia
Definition
Excessive production of Immature WBC's
Term
Neutropenia
Definition
Decreased WBC count
Term
Anemia
Definition
A decreased RBC count Associated with :
Blood loss
Iron deficiency
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
Term
Polycythemia vera
Definition
Genetic disorder in Middle aged Jewish Males
marked increase of RBC,WBC,Platelets due to overproduction from bone
Term
Thrombocytosis
Definition
Increased platelets lead to increased clot formation. Burning or redness to extremeties
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