| Pathophysiology | Treatment | Pain | Prevention | Complications |
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100What are red blood cells
They become an abnormal crescent shape
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100What is an anti-emetic
Given to treat nausea
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100What is NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Medication used to reduce inflammation and mild pain
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100What is folic acid
Decreases the risk of bone marrow aplasia
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100What is dactylitis
Painful swelling in hands and feet
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200What is Hgb S
The type of abnormal Hemoglobin seen with sickle cell
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200What is an antihistamine
Given to relieve itching associated with narcotic use
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200What is FLACC scale
Used to rate pain level in infants, toddlers & nonverbal children
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200What is 5 years
Age a child may stop Penicillin VK
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200What is a stroke
When sickle cells block flow to the brain
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300What is African American
Population with the greatest incidence of sickle cell
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300What is pulse oximetry
Measures oxygen saturation
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300What is neuropathic
Type that is the result of nerve damage
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300What are pulmonary function tests
Done for those with low oxygen saturation or frequent acute chest occurences
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300What is chelation therapy
Removes iron from the blood
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400What is pain
Most common manifestation of sickle cell
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400What are IV hydration fluids
D5 1/2 NS + 20 mEq KCl/L
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400What is chronic pain
Examples of this type of pain include arthritis, avascular necrosis & leg ulcers
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400What is Penicillin VK
Prevents pneumococcal sepsis in children
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400What is acute chest syndrome
A new infiltrate in the lung caused by infection
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500What is vaso-occlusive episode
When the sickle cells block blood flow in the vessels
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500What is IM (intramuscular)
Route that produces fear, anxiety & unpredictable absorption
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500What is severe pain
A nonopioid such as Ibuprofen & an opioid such as Morphine or Dilaudid is used to treat this type of pain
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500What is hydroxyurea
Increases fetal & total Hgb levels
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500What is splenic sequestration
Signs & symptoms include pale lips, weakness, tachypnea, left abdominal pain & tachycardia
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