Chapter 33.

Assessment and Management of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

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1. this anemia is characterized by pancytopenia

3. excess deficiency of this can lead to koilonychias

6. type of anemia in which there is a decrease in the quantity of Hgb due to decreased RBC production
with increased destruction

8. organ in which erythropoietin is made

9. immature form of red blood cell found in circulation

10. type of crisis in sickle cell disease

12. organ in which many red blood cells are destroyed

13. this type of anemia occurs with folic acid deficiency

15. condition characterized by fatigue (anemia)

16. term used to describe destruction of red blood cells

17. recommended minimum hemoglobin level for a man to donate blood

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2. an increase in hematocrit occurs with this condition

3. a Hgb level of 5.0 – 5.5 requires a blood ______

4. major symptom in sickling crisis

6. heme is made up of iron and a substance that gives its red color known as _______

7. test used to diagnose pernicious anemia

11. this factor is needed for the absorption of Vit B12

14. in cheilosis this happens to the lips

16. this organ becomes enlarged in people with sickle cell disease