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Blood dyscrasias

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Pharmacology for Nurses

Definition

Blood dyscrasias are abnormal conditions or disorders of the blood, often involving the cellular components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. These conditions can be caused by various factors including medication side effects.

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Blood dyscrasias can be a serious side effect of some urinary anti-infectives.
  2. Symptoms may include unusual bleeding, bruising, fatigue, and infections due to low white blood cell counts.
  3. Regular monitoring of complete blood counts (CBC) is crucial when patients are on certain urinary anti-infectives.
  4. Early detection and management of blood dyscrasias can prevent severe complications.
  5. Patients with pre-existing blood disorders should use urinary anti-infectives with caution and under strict medical supervision.

Review Questions

  • What are common symptoms of blood dyscrasias?
  • Why is regular CBC monitoring important for patients taking certain urinary anti-infectives?
  • How can early detection of blood dyscrasias improve patient outcomes?

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