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Throughout this lesson, we will define what pernicious anemia is and identify what can cause it. We will then go over signs and symptoms of the disorder and review the diagnostic testing used to distinguish it from other types of anemia. We will review...
Throughout this lesson, we will identify what iron deficiency anemia is and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this disorder. We will then review signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and review the diagnostic testing used to distinguish this disorder from...
In this lesson, we will identify what hemophilia is and identify three types of this disorder. We will briefly review the clotting cascade and how malfunctions of different pathways can lead to the various types of hemophilia. We will then look into signs and...
Throughout this lesson, we will identify what hemolytic anemia and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this disorder. We will examine signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia and review testing used to diagnose this disorder. We will also review medications and treatments...
In this lesson, we will identify what glucose-6-phosphate hydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) is and what causes it. We will examine signs and symptoms of G6PD and review diagnostic testing used to diagnose this disorder. We will identify the main complication nurses will assess for with...
In this lesson, we will identify some causes and risk factors for developing a folic acid deficiency. We will go over signs and symptoms of folic acid deficiencies along with some diagnostic testing used to confirm the diagnosis. We will then review medications and...
In this lesson, we will identify what disseminated intravascular coagulation is and what causes it. We will go over systemic signs and symptoms of disseminated intravascular coagulation that nurses will be assessing for and review testing used to confirm the diagnosis. We will then...
In this lesson, we will identify what aplastic anemia is and some factors that can cause it. We will go over signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia that nurses will be assessing for and introduce diagnostic testing used to differentiate different this type of...
In this lesson, we will review what hematology is and how it aids in diagnosing disorders of the blood. We will describe the functions of the blood transport system and identify some physiological causes behind disorders of this system. Wewill then go over...