Ferritin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mean Corpuscular Volume 1. MCV indicates the average size of individual red blood cells (RBCs). The normal (normocytic) range 1. is 76 to 96 fL. Macrocytic vs microcytic vs normocytic anemia (causes, symptoms, testing) 1. Mico- small size of RBCs, 2. Micro causes 3. Macro- 4. Macro causes 5. Normocytic 6. Normocytic causes- 1. MCV value of less than 80 fL. 2. nutritional deficiency=iron. anemia of chronic disease, thalassemias, sideroblastic. Lead poisoning-(microcytic/hypochrom...

NURS660 HEMATOLOGY EXAM TEST BANK 100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ How do you treat IDA in adults? Med education? - Answer-oral elemental iron 150-200mg in divided doses until anemia resolves take 30 min BEFORE food can cause black tarry stools Avoid dairy, ok to take with acidic things like absorbic acid/Vit C GI upset is common Continue for 4-6 months until Ferritin >50 What labs are most helpful in distinguishing an IDA from an ane...

Screening test for all anemias CORRECT ANSWER CBC (hemoglobin/ hematocrit) diagnosis test for thalessemia CORRECT ANSWER hemoglobin electrophoresis diagnosis test for sickle cell anemia "gold standard" CORRECT ANSWER hemoglobin electrophoresis what type of anemia does the patient have If the ferritin is level is low CORRECT ANSWER iron-deficiency anemia what type of anemia does the patient have If the ferritin level is normal to high CORRECT ANSWER thalassemia minor/ trait what ...

Decreased TIBC, Increased Ferritin, normocytic CORRECT ANSWER Anemia of chronic dz Increased TIBC and decreased Ferritin, MCV less than 80 CORRECT ANSWER IDA Hypersegmented neutrophils CORRECT ANSWER Megaloblastic anemia (B12, folate deficiency) Increased MMA, increased homocysteine, MCV over 115, neuro symptoms CORRECT ANSWER B12 defiency PPIs, metformin, vegan, pernicious anemia are causes of CORRECT ANSWER B12 defiency Pregnancy, B12, folate, hypothyroidism, alcoholism all caus...

Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia - 2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty acids.3: formula...

COMSAE ALL EXAMS STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS. Vecuronium neuromuscular blocking drugs>> muscle paralysis in surgery or mechanical ventilation; NONDEPOLARIZING (CUR'S) competitive antagonsits> compete ACh for receptors Reversal= neostigmine *given w/ atropine to avoid muscarinics such as bradycardia, edrophonium and other cholinesterase inhibitors Succinylcholine depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug-- strong ACh receptor agonist>> produce sustained depot and...

MNT RD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 What is the normal range for albumin? - ANSWERS3.5-5.0 g/dl When is albumin increased? decreased? - ANSWERSinc: dehydration dec: overhydration, inadequate protein intake, protein malabsorption, impaired synthesis (CHF, cirrhosis, acute stress), excess loss (burns, nephrotic syndrome, pressure ulcers) Where is albumin a good predictor of nutrition status? - ANSWERSlong term care setting half life is 12-21 days What is the normal range for t...

MNT Exam 4 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Most important indicator for Upper GI - ANSWERSUnintentional Weight-loss Malnutrition is defined as weight loss of... - ANSWERS2% in 1 week 5% in 1 month 10% during 6 months What should you look for in malnutrition? - ANSWERS-Involuntary weight loss -Changes in appetite Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/constipation -Use of certain supplements/medications -Food intolerances/allergies -Lab values (B12, folate, ferritin, 25-OH, Vitamin D) Functi...

MCCQE1 2024/2025 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved *Types of Tremors* & Cause ️️*Resting tremor = Parkinson's disease:* -"Pill-rolling"; Suppressed with activity. *Intention tremor = Cerebellar disease:* -It appears with action and worsens as goal is reached. *Postural (or action) tremor = Hyperadrenergic state:* -Evident with action; Severe anxiety, hyperthyroidism, sympathomimetic drugs of abuse (e.g. amphetamine), alcohol and drug withdrawal, and essential tremor. *Fu...

ASCP Hematology Review Questions and Answers 100% Pass Name the locations of active marrow in adults: sternum, skull, ribs, pelvis, vertebrae Where does hematopoiesis take place during the first 2 months of gestation? yolk sac Where does the majority of hematopoiesis take place during the 2nd through 7th month of gestation? spleen When does the bone marrow take over hematopoiesis? after birth What are the stages in order of the erythrocyte lineage? (1)rubriblast, (2)prorubricyte, (3)rubricyt...