Aplastic Anemia
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What is a potential cause of aplastic anemia?

  • Excessive red blood cell production
  • Low white blood cell count
  • Autoimmune response (correct)
  • High platelet count
  • What is a recommended treatment for aplastic anemia?

  • Stem cell transplants and immunosuppressant pretreatment (correct)
  • Whole blood transfusions only
  • Antibiotic therapy
  • High-dose iron therapy
  • What is the recommended dosing for ferrous sulfate in oral iron therapy?

  • 324 mg po BID
  • 150 mg po qd
  • 324 mg po TID
  • 325 mg po TID (correct)
  • How long should iron therapy continue after resolving anemia to prevent relapse?

    <p>3-6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided to increase iron absorption during therapy?

    <p>Sustained release and enteric coated formulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primary closure in wound management?

    <p>Approximating the wound edges within hours of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is secondary intention wound closure considered?

    <p>For wounds with greater concern of secondary infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes tertiary closure (delayed primary) in wound management?

    <p>Wound approximation not within typical hours post injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of allowing a wound to heal through secondary intention?

    <p>Longer healing time and greater scar formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is primary closure not employed in wound management?

    <p>When the circumstance is not appropriate to approximate the edges within hours of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aplastic Anemia

    • Exposure to toxic chemicals, radiation, and certain medications can cause aplastic anemia
    • Bone marrow transplantation is a recommended treatment for aplastic anemia

    Oral Iron Therapy

    • The recommended dosing for ferrous sulfate in oral iron therapy is 300mg 1-2 times daily
    • Iron therapy should continue for 6-12 months after resolving anemia to prevent relapse

    Iron Absorption

    • Antacids, calcium, and milk should be avoided to increase iron absorption during therapy
    • Vitamin C can enhance iron absorption

    Wound Management

    • Primary closure is a wound closure technique where the wound is closed immediately after surgery or injury
    • Secondary intention wound closure is considered when the wound is contaminated, has a high risk of infection, or is not suitable for primary closure
    • Tertiary closure (delayed primary) is characterized by a delay in wound closure until the wound is clean and free of infection
    • Allowing a wound to heal through secondary intention can lead to the formation of granulation tissue and a longer healing time
    • Primary closure is not employed in wound management when the wound is contaminated, has a high risk of infection, or is not suitable for closure

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    Test your knowledge of aplastic anemia with this quiz. Explore the causes, treatment options, and characteristics of this condition, including its association with bone marrow failure and low production of blood cells.

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