Anemia • What is the level of hemoglobin that defines anemia in women? • What is the level of hemoglobin that defines anemia in pregnant women? • List the normal MCV and the MCV... Anemia • What is the level of hemoglobin that defines anemia in women? • What is the level of hemoglobin that defines anemia in pregnant women? • List the normal MCV and the MCV for normocytic anemia, microcytic anemia and macrocytic anemia. • When do we need to order electrophoresis? • What are the iron indices? What do they mean? • Which indices are elevated or decreased for each condition? • How do we distinguish between Vit B12 deficiency and folate deficiency? • Describe the expected labs for iron deficiency anemia? • List the underlying diseases for each of the types of anemia? (normocytic, microcytic, macrocytic). What is the patient presentation and necessary subjective data for each? What is the diagnostic testing and interpretation for each? What are the treatment options for each? • What is Alpha and Beta Thalassemia and what test do we order for diagnosis? • What is the treatment for the Thalassemia's? • List the 3 causes of anemia. • Who is at risk for anemia? What is the patient presentation for this and pertinent history questions to ask? What objective data is necessary to obtain? • List important patient teaching for taking iron supplementation? HIV • What is the recommended diagnostic testing/screening for HIV? • List the preventative approaches to HIV • List the risk factors for HIV. • How does PrEP work? • Who should be made aware of PrEP? • List the necessary labs for prescribing PrEP. • List the subjective data we may acquire for HIV. • List the objective data we may find on physical exam. • List the management of HIV including our role as a nurse-midwife or WHNP. • List the complications of HIV. • How does Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) work and what patient teaching must be included? • What is the follow up for those taking PEP?
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The question is asking for comprehensive information related to anemia and HIV, including definitions, lab values, diagnostic testing, risk factors, and treatment options. This requires detailed knowledge of hematology and infectious diseases.
Answer
Anemia in women: Hb <12 g/dL. In pregnant women: Hb <10.5 g/dL.
Anemia in women is defined by hemoglobin levels less than 12 grams per deciliter (g/dL). In pregnant women, anemia is typically defined as a hemoglobin level lower than 10.5 g/dL.
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Anemia in women is defined by hemoglobin levels less than 12 grams per deciliter (g/dL). In pregnant women, anemia is typically defined as a hemoglobin level lower than 10.5 g/dL.
More Information
The criteria for defining anemia can vary slightly among different health organizations and may also consider factors such as age and altitude.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering the different thresholds for pregnant women, as their bodies undergo changes that affect hemoglobin levels.
Sources
- Anemia - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Anemia and Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy - Medscape Reference - emedicine.medscape.com
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