Hemoglobin lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 13.2-17.3
F: 11.7-15.5
Hematocrit lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 39-50%
F: 35-47%
Platelet lab values: - ANS 150,000-400,000
RBC lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 4.3-5.7
F: 3.8-5.1
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Hemoglobin lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 13.2-17.3
F: 11.7-15.5
Hematocrit lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 39-50%
F: 35-47%
Platelet lab values: - ANS 150,000-400,000
RBC lab values for male and female: - ANS M: 4.3-5.7
F: 3.8-5.1
Lab indicators of microcytic anemia: - ANS -Low H/H (hemoglobin and hematocrit)
-Low MCV/MCH
-Increased RDW
-Low ferritin
-Increased reticulocyte count
Causes of microcytic anemia: - ANS -blood loss
-iron-deficiency from malnourishment
Treatment for microcytic anemia: - ANS -find source of potential blood loss (GI bleed,
menstrual bleeding)
-ferrous sulfate supplement
Adverse effects of ferrous sulfate (iron) supplements: - ANS -constipation
-upset stomach
How to properly take ferrous sulfate (iron): - ANS -with vitamin C (orange juice)
-take on empty stomach 1 hour before meals
Lab values for normocytic anemia: - ANS -MCV/MCH normal (still have a normal volume
and weight)
-H/H low (low in concentration)
What causes normocytic anemia? - ANS -Chronic anemias (from kidney
disease--generation of erythropoietin)
, -Hemolysis (sickle cell anemia)
What is bilirubin? - ANS Breakdown of hemoglobin in the blood
What is the priority when taking care of a patient in a sickle cell crisis? - ANS Taking care of
their pain
Causes and treatment for macrocytic anemia: - ANS -B-12 deficiency or lack of absorption
(neuro symptoms, tingling of hands/lips, confusion in elderly); elevated MCV/MCH; normal RDW
-Folate deficiency (no neuro symptoms)
-Treat cause with supplementation and monitoring
Which anemia is due to an inadequate amount of iron for the production of RBCs? - ANS
iron-deficiency anemia
Which type of megaloblastic anemia is more likely to cause neuromuscular manifestations? -
ANS cobalamin deficiency
The primary symptoms associated with sickle cell is: - ANS pain
Thrombocytopenia is characterized by a reduction of platelets below: - ANS 150,000
Prolonged bleeding from trauma or injury occur when platelet counts are less than: - ANS
50,000
What is the action of immunosuppressive drugs? - ANS Suppress activation of cytotoxic T
lymphocytes
Side effects of immunosuppressant drugs: - ANS Nephrotoxicity, HTN, infection
What can you not eat or drink while taking immunosuppressants? - ANS Grapefruit or
grapefruit juice
Immune factors to consider in possible kidney transplant recipients include: - ANS -ABO
(blood type)
-HLA (human leukocyte antigens-recognize foreign cells, determine tissue type)
-PRA (panel of reactive antibodies, determines whether prospective crossmatch is needed)
Common long-term problems in organ transplant include: - ANS -HTN
-Renal insufficiency
-Hyperlipidemia
-Diabetes
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