Blood Disorder Puzzle: Healthcare Assignment Solution, 2024

This document presents the complete solution to a blood disorder puzzle, designed to test and enhance understanding of various hematological conditions. The puzzle covers a wide range of topics, including different types of anemia (such as iron deficiency, pernicious, sickle cell, and aplastic anemia), leukemias (like chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia), thrombocytopenia, thrombophilia, and bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease. The solution addresses questions related to causes, symptoms, and treatments, incorporating medical terminology and key concepts. References from relevant medical journals are included to support the answers. The assignment provides a comprehensive overview of blood disorders and their associated clinical manifestations.

BLOOD DISORDER PUZZLE 1
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BLOOD DISORDER PUZZLE 2
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2 Malabsorption syndromes impair the uptake of this element causing a form of anemia (2 words)
(Iron deficiency) (Soundarya & Suganthi, 2017).
8 A sign of thrombocytopenia - flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin (Petechiae).
11 Periodic phlebotomy is frequently used with this disorder (Polycythemia).
13 Leukemias are a group of neoplastic disorders involving which blood cell group (3-word
abbreviation) (WBC) (Vainchenker & Kralovics, 2017).
16 Inherited or acquired, this disorder has an increased risk of abnormal clots in veins or arteries
such as DVTs, PEs and PVD (Thrombophilia).
21 In addition to being a cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia, this is often the cause of Vitamin B12
Deficiency as well (Malabsorption).
22 This leukemia is primarily seen in adults over the age of 50 (3-word abbreviation) Chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (Vainchenker & Kralovics, 2017).
23 This disorder can result from obstetric complications, gram-negative infections releasing
endotoxins, major trauma and cancer (3-word abbreviation) (Disseminated Intravascular
Coagulation) (DIC).
24 A deficiency of Clotting Factor VIII is seen in this disorder (2 words) (Hemophilia A).
25 An adult's body contains about how many liters of blood? (Five).
26 People of Mediterranean and Asian decent are at risk for this anemia. (Thalassemia).
27 Failure of bone marrow and pancytopenia is a symptom of which anemia (Aplastic)
(Soundarya & Suganthi, 2017).
28 When a patient has a high INR and is on Coumadin this is a useful antidote (Aquamephyton).

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1 A B12 deficiency can cause this type of anemia (Pernicious) (Soundarya & Suganthi, 2017).
3 A major problem resulting from the sickling process is the obstruction of small blood vessels by
the elongated RBCs.
4 Defective platelet function is associated with end-stage kidney disease and ingestion of this
particular OTC medication (Aspirin).
5 This type of anemia has oddly shaped blood cells (2 words) (Sickle cell).
6 The most common hereditary blood clotting/bleeding disorder. This deficiency effects platelets
ability to clump and stick to damaged vessels (3 words) (Von Willebrand disease).
7 Anemia characterized by very large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes (Megaloblastic).
9 Pernicious anemia has distinctive signs which includes an enlarged, red, sore and shiny what?
(Tongue) (Soundarya & Suganthi, 2017).
10 Malaria and transfusion reactions can cause this type of anemia (Hemolytic).
12 If you see a person in your practice that frequently has infections that seem resistant to treatment
you should order what test (3-word abbreviation) Complete Blood Count (CBC).
14 A deficiency in this has been linked to an increased risk of spina bifida (2 words) (Folic acid).
15 A common anti-seizure medication that can affect bone marrow function? (Phenytoin).
17 Iron supplements often lead to constipation and you should recommend this diet (2 words) (High
fiber) (Soundarya & Suganthi, 2017).
18 Asymptomatic 26 y.o. female with a Hgb of 7.4 would generally not receive (Blood).
19 This characterizes Aplastic Anemia with impaired production of all blood cells (Pancytopenia).
20 This leukemia primarily affects young children (3-word abbreviation) (Acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL) (Vainchenker & Kralovics, 2017).

BLOOD DISORDER PUZZLE 4
References
Soundarya, N., & Suganthi, P. (2017). A review on anaemia–types, causes, symptoms and their
treatments. Journal of science and technology investigation, 1(1).
Vainchenker, W., & Kralovics, R. (2017). Genetic basis and molecular pathophysiology of
classical myeloproliferative neoplasms. Blood, 129(6), 667-675.