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EXAM 2:NURS 611 Questions with Certified Solutions warfarin CORRECT ANS-3-5 days to work; given after anticoagulant/ What is sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-RBCs become rigid, sticky, and sickle-shaped. What is the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-RBCs get stuck in small b...

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EXAM 2: NURS 611 Questions with Certified
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warfarin CORRECT ANS-3-5 days to work; given after anticoagulant/




What is sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-RBCs become rigid, sticky, and sickle-shaped.




What is the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-RBCs get stuck in small

blood vessels, blocking blood flow and oxygen.




What are the signs and symptoms of sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-Anemia, pain,

fever, swelling, tenderness, HTN, organ damage, and infection.




What is a sickle cell crisis? CORRECT ANS-When sickled cells clog blood flow, causing

sudden and severe pain.




What can trigger a sickle cell crisis? CORRECT ANS-Cold and exercise.




What is the treatment for sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-Pain management and

complication prevention.

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What medications and interventions are used for sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-IV

fluids, hydroxyurea, transfusions.




Why is 5% dextrose preferred for IV fluids in sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-Decreased

ability to excrete sodium load in normal saline.




What is hydroxyurea? CORRECT ANS-A medication that makes sickle red blood cells less

sticky.




What is the effect of hydroxyurea in sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-Reduces painful

episodes and decreases complications.




What should be considered when using oxygen therapy in sickle cell anemia? CORRECT

ANS-May suppress the formation of new RBCs.

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What is anemia? CORRECT ANS-Lower than normal hemoglobin and fewer than normal

circulating erythrocytes.




What can cause hemolytic anemia? CORRECT ANS-Altered erythropoiesis, drug-induced or

autoimmune processes, or mechanical heart valves.




What is SCD? CORRECT ANS-Inheritance of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) gene causing defective

hemoglobin molecules.




What is thalassemia? CORRECT ANS-Hereditary blood disorder with abnormal or

inadequate hemoglobin production.




What is glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency? CORRECT ANS-Hereditary

condition where RBCs are destroyed when exposed to certain triggers.




What is autoimmune hemolytic anemia? CORRECT ANS-Body destroys RBCs faster than it

produces them.

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What is the first line of treatment for sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-Pain management

and complication prevention.




Is there a cure for sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-No, but bone marrow and stem cell

transplants are potential options.




What is the purpose of transfusions in sickle cell anemia? CORRECT ANS-To replace sickled

RBCs with healthy ones.




What is hemochromatosis? CORRECT ANS-Genetic condition with excess iron deposition in

organs.




What are the causes of hypoproliferative anemia? CORRECT ANS-Iron, vitamin B12, or

folate deficiency, decreased erythropoietin production, or cancer.




What is erythropoietin? CORRECT ANS-Hormone required for red blood cell production.

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