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NSG123/ NSG 123 Exam 3: (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1 Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| All Units Covered| A Grade – Herzing $10.99
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QUESTION
What is the medication treatment for thrombocytopenia?
,Answer:
corticosteroids
QUESTION
Thalassemia
Answer:
- inherited defect
- unable to produce hemoglobin
- type of hemolytic anemia
QUESTION
Patient education for thalassemia
Answer:
- many medications exacerbate the dis- ease
- it is important to review all medications with prescriber
- stem cell transplants and blood transfusions may be used for treatment
QUESTION
iron deficiency anemia
Answer:
- anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
- most common type of anemia
- type of hypoproliferative anemia
QUESTION
Risk factors for iron deficiency anemia
Answer:
- living in developing country (low iron intake)
- premenopausal women
- vegetarians
- medications
, - chronic GI disease
QUESTION
signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia
Answer:
- fatigue
- brittle nails
- smooth, red tongue
- pale mucus membranes
- hair loss
QUESTION
How can a nurse tell treatment is effective for iron deficiency anemia?
Answer:
- patient reports feeling better
- patient is not as fatigued
- overall appearance looks good (hair and nails)
- hemoglobin/hematocrit levels improve
QUESTION
Pernicious anemia
Answer:
- inability to absorb vitamin B12 due to missing intrinsic factor
- type of megaloblastic anemia (hypoproliferative)
- NOT related to iron intake
- treated with vitamin B12 shots and diet recommendations
QUESTION
Risk factors for pernicious anemia
Answer:
- bariatric patients
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