Anaemia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

this document is a detailed summary of anaemias that are essential for medical schools' finals.

These lecture notes focus on Diagnostic Biochemistry and Hematology, particularly discussing Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemias. It delves into the structure of hemoglobin, the synthesis of various types of hemoglobin, and how genetic defects impact the production of normal hemoglobin chains. The lecture covers the different forms of hemoglobin (Hb A, Hb F, Hb A2) present in adult blood and explains their composition. It also discusses the sequence of hemoglobin synthesis in early life, from...

Sickle cell anaemia learning card Sickle cell syndrome Hereditary hemoglobinopathy Homozygous sickle cell anaemia (HbSS, autosomal recessive) is the most common variant Occurs in African and East Meditarranean populations (mosquito) Point mutation of the beta chain of hemoglobin leads to a substitution of glutamic acid by valine (changing the structure and properties) Abnormal hemoglobin polymerizes when deoxygenated, resulting in sickle shaped erythrocytes (cause vascular occlusio...

NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE ANAEMIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SPRING 2024

This document contains information regarding the Grade 12 Food and Nutrition Chapter, which have been written meticulously according to the updated IEB SAGs for Consumer Studies for 2022/2023 etc. These summaries include the description, cause and symptoms, prevention and management strategies of nutrient and food related health conditions - HIV/AIDS, OSTEOPOROSIS AND RICKETS, ANAEMIA, CONSTIPATION, HIGH CHOLESTEROL/ATHEROSCLEROSIS/CONORARY HEART DISEASE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, FOOD INTOLERANCES, ALLE...

HUBS 1406 Exam Revision Questions and Correct Answers 2024/2025 Complete Solution. Kidney failure often leads to: A) Dehydration. B) Decreased parathyroid hormone secretion. C) Acidosis. D) Increased red blood cell production. C) Acidosis. Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane. A) Urea. B) Sodium ions. C) Glucose. D) Amino acids. E) Albumin. E) Albumin. Hypoventilation leads to: A) Low plasma CO2 levels and high pH...

d. Phagocytosis - correct answer Lysosomes are involved with: a. Energy release b. Active transport c. Mitosis d. Phagocytosis b. Is a screening test for blood donors - correct answer The specific gravity test for haemoglobin: a. Uses copper nitrate b. Is a screening test for blood donors c. Uses the principle that RBC's sink quickly if anaemia is suspected. d. All of the above - correct answer The plasma membrane is an animal cell is: a. The cell membrane b. semi permeable...

HUBS 1406 Exam Revision Questions and Correct Answers 2024/2025 Complete Solution. Kidney failure often leads to: A) Dehydration. B) Decreased parathyroid hormone secretion. C) Acidosis. D) Increased red blood cell production. C) Acidosis. Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane. A) Urea. B) Sodium ions. C) Glucose. D) Amino acids. E) Albumin. E) Albumin. Hypoventilation leads to: A) Low plasma CO2 levels and high pH...

Nursing State Exam Finals MCQs Final COMPLETE SOLUTION Questions with 100% Correct Answers what is the normal range for Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER optimal: <120/<80 Normal: <130/ <90 high normal: 120-139/ 85/90 Hypertension: >140/>90 Factors that will increase 02 demand - CORRECT ANSWER stress, physical work, tachycardia, increased force of constriction Factors that will decrease 02 supply - CORRECT ANSWER atherosclerosis, anaemia, hypertension, low coron...

Long term storage of glucose in the body correct answer: Glycogen Use of glucose by cells correct answer: Increased ATP production Reference range: serum glucose correct answer: 4-8mmol/L Reference range: serum creatinine correct answer: 45-90μmol/L Breakdown of alveolar walls & decreased respiratory recoil, elasticity correct answer: Emphysema COPD is made up of two diseases correct answer: Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis Repeated inflammation of the lungs, buildup of mu...

HUBS 1406 Exam Revision Questions and Correct Answers 2024/2025 Complete Solution. Kidney failure often leads to: A) Dehydration. B) Decreased parathyroid hormone secretion. C) Acidosis. D) Increased red blood cell production. C) Acidosis. Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane. A) Urea. B) Sodium ions. C) Glucose. D) Amino acids. E) Albumin. E) Albumin. Hypoventilation leads to: A) Low plasma CO2 levels and high pH...