Making use of the following terms‚ write a fictitious medical report of about two paragraphs describing a dermatologic condition or disease. Focus the report on the onset‚ progression‚ location‚ and etiology of the condition or disease‚ and the treatment parameters. All terms must be defined in this report. 1. Diaphoresis- Perspiration‚ especially when copious and medically induced. 2. Macule- a discolored spot on the skin that is not raised above the surface. 3. Ulcer- A lesion of
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punch. Lily has iron deficiency anemia. In this first scenario I think that Lily has Pernicious Anemia or else identified as Vitamin B12 anemia. Several of the signs that Lily is encountering are similar to anemia which are Fatigue‚ pale appearance‚ and weakness. Pernicious anemia is usually initiated by poor eating regimen. B12 vitamin is necessary in the making of red blood cells; a Red blood cell holds oxygen throughout the body. The analysis pernicious anemia is reasonably straightforward
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| 1.3 | 17 mg | rare or unobserved | dermatitis‚ mental depression‚ confusion‚ convulsions‚ anemia | The critical adverse effect from high intake is neuropathy | B7 Biotin | Biocytin | 30 mcg | 200 mcg | rare or unobserved | dermatitis‚ hair loss‚ conjunctivitis‚ neurological symptoms | | B9 Folic Acid/Folat | folinic acid (5-formyl tetrahydrofolate) | 400 mcg/day | 533 mcg | Megaloblastic anemia | impaired formation of red blood cells‚ weakness‚ irritability‚ headache‚ palpitations‚ inflammation
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the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. b) The normal range for an adult female is 12-16 g/dL c) The normal range for an adult male is 14 – 18 g/dL d) It can be done on its own or as part of a CBC 4) Abnormal Hgb count a) Anemia‚ especially iron deficiency anemia‚ hyperthyroidism‚ cirrhosis of the liver‚ severe hemorrhaging‚ as well as leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease result in a decreased Hgb. b) COPD and Congestive heart failure can show an increase in Hgb levels. 5) The hematocrit (Hct)
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Anemia A blood type is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may be proteins‚ carbohydrates‚ glycoproteins‚ or glycolipids‚ depending on the blood group system. Some of these antigens are also present on the surface of other types of cells. Some of these red blood cell surface antigens can stem from one allele and collectively form a blood group system. It is called The ABO system and it
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Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is one of a group of diseases collectively termed hemaglobinopathies‚ in which normal adult hemoglobin is partially or completely replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin(HgbS). Sickle Cell Anemia includes all of those hereditary disorder‚ the clinical‚ hematologic‚ and pathologic features of which are related to the presence of HbgS. Also know as SS and homozygous sickle cell disease. The most common form of SCD are: Sickle Cell Anemia – The homozygous
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Exam #6: Dietary – 1‚ Medications – 3‚ Polycythemia – 2‚ Hodgkin’s/nonhodgkins – 3 HITTs – 2 allergic reactions – 4 Diagnostic procedures – 8 HIV/AIDs – 10 Immunity -1 Immunodeficiency – 1 Preventing infections – 1 Gerontological changes – 1 Anemia – 6 Thrombocytopenia – 1 Polycythemia – 1 Neutropenia – 2 Blood transfusions – 2 Idiopathic thrombocytopenia pupura -1 Bone Marrow Aspiration -1 Math 3. Studyguide Exam #6 HEMATOLOGY 1) Differentiate among the different types of blood cells and
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instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? a. Watch for excess bruising. b. Check for swollen lymph nodes. c. Take iron supplements to prevent anemia. d. Wash hands and avoid persons who are ill. ANS: D Splenectomy increases the risk for infection‚ especially with gram-positive bacteria. The risks for lymphedema‚ bleeding‚ and anemia are not increased after a person has a splenectomy. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 618 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological
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Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 62-year old man with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient’s laboratory findings to include a. a hematocrit (Hct) of 38%. b. an RBC count of 4‚500‚000/µL. c. normal red blood cell (RBC) indices. d. a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 8.6 g/dL (86 g/L). ANS: D The patient’s clinical manifestations indicate moderate anemia‚ which is consistent with a Hgb of 6 to 10 g/dL. The other values are
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Case Study 1: Anemia Donna Ishay Grand Canyon University Pathophysiology and Nursing management of Clients Health 410-V Professor Kathleen Ellis June 8‚ 2015 . Anemia is the most common blood condition affecting over 3 million people in the United States. It is a medical condition where the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin count is below normal and there are no enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues. The normal level of hemoglobin in male and females are different
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