Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: A Case Study

It is very rare to have any one patient with all of these symptoms below:

condition to revise the course of medical treatment if necessary. The methods that are most

Physical exam: The doctor will exam the patient’s problem joints and observes the patient walking, bending, standing and sitting abilities.

3. At this point, you are ready to begin the lab exercise. Click on the “Information” button on the blood

Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC): White blood cell count (WBC), Red blood cell count (RBC), Hematocrit (Hct), Hemoglobin (Hgb),Platelets (Plt)

To state the purpose of the following hematologic tests: total white blood cell count, differential white blood cell count, total red blood cell count,

People who have Myelodysplastic Syndrome may not experience symptoms at the beginning of the disease. However, there are three main signs that can develop and alert healthcare providers that something is wrong. One of these is a low red blood cell count, or Anemia. Most patients that have myelodysplastic syndromes exhibit this indicator when first diagnosed. A normal red blood count can vary between 4.0 and 6.1 million red blood cells per microliter of blood in the body, depending on the age and sex of the patient. A red blood cell count lower than normal is characteristic of Anemia (Cafasso, Jacquelyn, and Gotter). Not only is Anemia shown by constantly low hematocrit, but it can also be characterized by constantly low hemoglobin. A normal hemoglobin count is between 12.0 and 15.5 grams per deciliter of blood for females, and 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter of blood for males. Levels lower than these show a low hemoglobin level (Mayo Clinic, Hemoglobin Test). Hemoglobin is the protein in blood that carries oxygen to the different tissues in the body.

Mr. Jacobs is a very pleasant, 69-year-old gentleman who presents to the oncology clinic for evaluation and treatment of a myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts in transformation RAEB-2. Patient states he was in a normal state of health until 01/2017 when he was evaluated to have anemia and leukopenia. He was referred to a hematologist/oncologist and underwent a bone marrow biopsy. The results revealed a mild dysplastic syndrome with excess blasts in transformation RAEB-2. Flow cytometry showed 11% myeloblasts. He was subsequently given one unit of packed red blood cells and started on erythropoietin every three weeks

Exercise 11: Blood Analysis: Activity 1: Hematocrit Determination Lab Report Pre-lab Quiz Results You scored 75% by answering 3 out of 4 questions correctly. 1. Hematocrit Your answer : a. refers to the percentage of white blood cells (WBCs) in a sample of whole blood. Correct answer: b. of 40 means that 40% of the volume of blood consists of RBCs. 2. A buffy coat layer You correctly answered: d. is all of the above. 3. The diagnosis of anemia indicates You correctly answered: a. a lower-than-normal hematocrit. 4. Polycythemia refers to You correctly answered: c. a significant increase in RBCs.

Multiple myelomas are formed when plasma cells begins to grow uncontrollably. Plasma cells release immunoglobulins (antibodies) that help the body fight against germs. The bone marrow is rich in plasma cells, and it is the perfect place for growth of new cells. When the plasma cells grow out of control, they form clusters known as a tumor. If just a single tumor is formed, it is called a solitary plasmacytoma, but if more than one tumor exists, it is known as multiple myeloma.

Symptoms of multiple myeloma can be difficult to detect in patients with beginning stages of this disease, but certain tests are used to diagnose patient. The exact cause of multiple myeloma is unknown. However, risk factors such as age and occupation can lead to determining a diagnosis. Treatment of multiple myeloma is inconclusive, but is used to prolong life or relieve pain of patients suffering from their condition. Perhaps as new information is discovered and science progresses, the cure for this degenerative disease can finally be

Myelodysplastic disorders (MDS) are conditions that happen when the blood-forming cells within the bone marrow are harmed. This harm prompts low quantities of one or more sorts of platelets. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases of the blood characterized by a defect in the bone marrow that produces abnormally or insufficient blood red, blood cells white and platelets. MDS is also called pre-leukemia because, over time, can develop into leukemia become acute and should not be confused with Myeloproliferative syndromes.

Physical examination: clinicians checked lesions and other signs on the body parts and it is used to identified any signs

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow. It takes hold in the plasma cells of the body. These are a specific type of white blood cell that secretes large numbers of antibodies into the blood stream and lymphatic system to help fight infection. “The annual incidence of Multiple Myeloma is 4 per 100,000 population with a peak incidence of between the sixth and seventh decade of life”. Handbook of cancer chemotherapy p.495 This shows that it is a relatively prevalent type of cancer and poses an issue to society. Multiple Myeloma is an incurable disease and patients are only given therapy to prevent complications and improve symptoms. These steps are taken in order to improve the patient’s quality of life and survival. The treatment of

Throughout this complete health assessment, I will approach my patient, a 49 years old, female, married patient, and perform a head to toe examination. Starting with the gathering of information, I will start with biographic data, reason for seeking care, present illness, past health history, family history, functional assessment, perception of health, head to toe examination, and baseline measurements. The subjective data will be collected first, where the patient will provide necessary information about every organ system for further examination while the objective data will be amassed in every system based on my findings. This assignment serves as an opportunity to establish a nurse-client interpersonal relationship that