>50% reduction in platelet count within 7-10 days of exposure of heparin
-Severe form results in global thromboembolism due to immune reaction with platelet
factor 4 -
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
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a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells
assuming an abnormal sickle shape -
ANSWER✅
sickle cell anemia
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A hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate to stop bleeding; S/S: bleeding,
bruising, joint pain -
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, hemophilia
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a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery -
ANSWER✅
aneurysm
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A patient has CHF and needs a blood transfusion, will we give them the blood? -
ANSWER✅
Yes! Even though they are at risk for overload we will give them some furosemide (Lasix)
first. Weigh the risk with benefit
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accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity -
ANSWER✅
pericardial effusion
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Adverse effects of Digoxin -
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▪ GI effects (anorexia, N/V)
▪ CNS depressant effects (fatigue, weakness, dizziness)
▪ Headache
▪Decreased HR and BP
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, ▪Heart arrhythmia (paradoxical effect)
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Age-associated prostate gland enlargement that can cause urination difficulty. -
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BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
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All anemias, what will your patient present with? -
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▪ fatigue
▪ dyspnea
▪ pale
▪ weak
▪ SOB
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anemia caused by inadequate iron intake, decreased RBC production -
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iron deficiency anemia
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angina is pain caused from -
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