Erythropoetin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What causes iron deficiency anemia? dec RBC production b/c of dec iron low iron decreases carrying capacity of RBCs what are manifestations of iron deficiency anemia? dec serum albumin, globulin, transferrin Glossitis (inflam of tongue) "spoon" fingernails How do you treat iron deficiency anemia? diet iron supplements iron dextran What is a nursing consideration for oral iron supplements? take with meals and with a straw to prevent GI upset and staining of teeth what causes pernicious anem...

Anemia can contribute to: ☑: coronary ischemia Composition of blood ☑: 5.5L total. 50-55% = plasma; 90% water Erythropoesis is stimulated by... ☑: erythropoetin Hemoglobin A ☑: the majority of adult hemoglobin. 97% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains. HbA2 ☑: minor adult hemoglobin. 2-3% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 delta chains. Hemoglobin F EXCELLENCE ☑: Fetal hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains. Has a greater affinity for and more regul...

AANP ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION Erythropoetin - ANSWER 90 % renal, 10% hepatic, need supplementation when GFR is less than 49 Reticulocytes - ANSWER In health, make up 1-2 % of total RBCs, increased in response to anema. Absence of reticulocytosis or presence of reticulocytopenia shows inadequate bone marrow response. Hemoglobin - ANSWER normal is 12 for females and 15 for males. Ratio to hematocrit is 1:3 MCV - ANSWER determines re...

NNP Boards Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Bell Stage 1 of NEC - Correct Answer ️️ -SUSPECTED NEC Temperature instability, A&Bs, increased gastric residual, mild abdominal distension, occult blood in stool, normal or mild ileus on x-ray Bell State IIA of NEC - Correct Answer ️️ -MILD NEC Same as Stage 1 + prominent abdominal distension +/- tenderness, absent bowel sounds, grossly bloody stools, ileus or distended bowel loops wth *focal pneumatosis* on x-ray Bell Stage IIB of...

DAVITA PCT EXAM 2024 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 100+ DETAILED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. what are the kidneys' endocrine functions - ANSWER- renin secretion, vitamin D activation, & erythropoetin secretion What does bicarbonate do when it is diffused into the blood? - ANSWER- Helps normalize the body pH through diffusion What are the four indicators of optimal nutrition status - ANSWER- Stable target weight Adequate fat stores Albumin greater than or equal to 4 Appropr...

AANP EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Erythropoetin - CORRECT ANSWER 90 % renal, 10% hepatic, need supplementation when GFR is less than 49 Reticulocytes - CORRECT ANSWER In health, make up 1-2 % of total RBCs, increased in response to anema. Absence of reticulocytosis or presence of reticulocytopenia shows inadequate bone marrow response. Hemoglobin - CORRECT ANSWER normal is 12 for females and ...

NUR 430: Exam 2- Disorders of the Kidneys in the Critical Care Setting. With Complete Solution 2024/2025. The kidney has up to 1 million nephrons. What are they? the functional units of the kidneys What anatomical structures are within the nephrons? glomerulus Bowman's capsule proximal and distal tubules loop of Henle collecting duct What is the function of the glomerulus? it is the filtration system small or medium particles are allowed through but large molecules (blo...

AANP EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Erythropoetin - CORRECT ANSWER 90 % renal, 10% hepatic, need supplementation when GFR is less than 49 Reticulocytes - CORRECT ANSWER In health, make up 1-2 % of total RBCs, increased in response to anema. Absence of reticulocytosis or presence of reticulocytopenia shows inadequate bone marrow response. Hemoglobin - CORRECT ANSWER normal is 12 for females and ...

NNP Boards Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Bell Stage 1 of NEC - Correct Answer ️️ -SUSPECTED NEC Temperature instability, A&Bs, increased gastric residual, mild abdominal distension, occult blood in stool, normal or mild ileus on x-ray Bell State IIA of NEC - Correct Answer ️️ -MILD NEC Same as Stage 1 + prominent abdominal distension +/- tenderness, absent bowel sounds, grossly bloody stools, ileus or distended bowel loops wth *focal pneumatosis* on x-ray Bell Stage IIB of...

Erythropoetin - CORRECT ANSWER 90 % renal, 10% hepatic, need supplementation when GFR is less than 49 Reticulocytes - CORRECT ANSWER In health, make up 1-2 % of total RBCs, increased in response to anema. Absence of reticulocytosis or presence of reticulocytopenia shows inadequate bone marrow response. Hemoglobin - CORRECT ANSWER normal is 12 for females and 15 for males. Ratio to hematocrit is 1:3 MCV - CORRECT ANSWER determines red blood cell size - normal is 80-96 MCH - CORRECT AN...