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Polycythemia vera Treatment ~ •Hydroxyurea drug of choice to decrease the number of blood cells in bone marrow (less chance for leukemia) •Phlebotomy, 300-500mL, to reduce the blood volume and iron levels •Low dose Aspirin to prevent clotting Hemolytic disease of fetus and newborn ~ Alloimmune disease in which maternal antibodies are directed against fetal antigens S/S: •Pallor •Hepatosplenomegaly •Anemia •Hyperbilirubinemia especially after birth •Erythroblastosi...

Hematology Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 CBC - ANSWERScomplete blood count CBC with differential - ANSWERScomplete blood count with breakdown of WBC types why would a differential be done manually - ANSWERSmachine unable to differentiate cells, marked leukocytes are present, abnormal white cells present retic count - ANSWERSseparate test ordered when assessing anemias reticulocyte index - ANSWERScalculated based on hemoglobin, measure of an appropriate bone marrow response ...

PEDS Exam 2 Review Questions and Answers Leukemia Treatment - Answer-*Four phases of chemo: 1. Induction 2. CNS prophylaxis 3. Consolidation (then delayed intensification) 4. Maintenance (prevent remission)- can last a LONG time, 18 months - 2 years Radiation to brain may or may need *HSCT: AML in FIRST remission (check for a match right away) ALL in SECOND remission (only go to transplant if they relapse) Leukemia Prognosis Factors - Answer-1. WBCs @ diagnosis = (ALL) white ce...

Exam 1: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Exam Prep Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: A characteristic common to all hormones is that they a. circulate in the blood bound to plasma proteins. b. influence cellular activity of specific target tissues. c. accelerate the metabolic processes of all body cells. d. enter a cell and change the cell's metabolism or gene expression. Answer: b. influence cellular activity of specific target tissues...

The most commonly performed test for anticoagulation therapy is: - the prothrombin time If a urine specimen cannot be tested within ________ it should be refrigerated. - 1 hour Insufficient centrifugation while performing a microhematocrit will result in: - a false increase in hematocrit value A decrease in the number of white blood cells is known as: - leukopenia Which urine parameter would be abnormal when a patient has been fasting? - ketones Patients with uncontrolled diabetes will hav...

NSC 435 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Normochromic, normocytic anemia - causes - answerblood loss, renal disease, chronic disease microcytic anemia - answerMCV <80 but also may see hypochromia (MCHC <30) --> iron deficiency microcytic anemia - lab values - answerserum iron and ferritin levels, total iron binding capacity and % transferring saturation are DECREASED anemia of chronic disease (ACD) - answer- normochromic, normocytic anemia (MCV and MCHC normal) - se...

RNSG 1341 Exam 1 Practice Questions from related chapter and textbook44 A patient has sought care because of recent difficulties in establishing and maintaining a urine stream as well as pain that occasionally accompanies urination. How should the nurse document this abnormal assessment finding? Anuria Dysuria Oliguria Enuresis Dysuria- Painful and difficult urination is characterized as dysuria. Whereas anuria is an absence of urine production, oliguria is diminished urine produc...

NSC 435 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Normochromic, normocytic anemia - causes - answerblood loss, renal disease, chronic disease microcytic anemia - answerMCV <80 but also may see hypochromia (MCHC <30) --> iron deficiency microcytic anemia - lab values - answerserum iron and ferritin levels, total iron binding capacity and % transferring saturation are DECREASED anemia of chronic disease (ACD) - answer- normochromic, normocytic anemia (MCV and MCHC normal) - se...

RBC Morphology Abnormal Questions & Answers 100% Correct RBC Morphology Abnormal Questions & Answers 100% Correct RBC Morphology Abnormal Questions & Answers 100% Correct RBC Morphology Abnormal Questions & Answers 100% Correct Red Blood Cell - ANSWER-Biconcave disk with a flattened center. Poikilocytosis - ANSWER-The presence of abnormally shaped RBCs in blood. Stomatocyte - ANSWER-- Central pallor is a slit. - Looks like a mouth. - Normal in dolphins. - Can be hereditary in...

- Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - Answer- Infection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - Answer- Nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - Answer- HIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - Answer- AIDS labs - Prevents the virus from mu...