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The 50-Year-Old Patient Evaluation & Management Plan
A 50-year-old woman presents to the office with complaints of excessive fatigue and shortness of breath after activity, which is abnormal for her. The woman has a history of congestive heart failure with decreased kidney function within the last year. The woman appears unusually tired and slightly pale. Additional history and examination rules out worsening heart failure, acute illness, and worsening kidney disease. The CBC results indicate hemoglobin is 9.5 g/dL, which is a new finding, and the hematocrit is 29%. Previous hemoglobin levels have been 11 to 13g/dL. The patient’s vital signs are temperature 98.7°F, heart rate 92 bpm, respirations 28 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 138/72. The practitioner suspects the low hemoglobin level is related to the decline in kidney function and begins to address treatment related to the condition. Discuss the following:
- Which test(s) should be performed to determine whether the anemia is related to chronic disease or iron deficiency, and what would those results show?
- Should the practitioner consider a blood transfusion for this patient? Explain your answer.
- Which medication(s) should be considered for this patient?
- What considerations should the practitioner include in the care of the patient if erythropoietic agents are used for treatment?
- What follow-up should the practitioner recommend for the patient?
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The 50-Year-Old Patient Evaluation & Management Plan
A 50-year-old woman presents to the office with complaints of excessive fatigue and shortness of
breath after activity, which is abnormal for her. The woman has a history of congestive heart failure
with decreased kidney function within the last year. The woman appears unusually tired and
slightly pale. Additional history and examination rules out worsening heart failure, acute illness,
and worsening kidney disease. The CBC results indicate hemoglobin is 9.5 g/dL, which is a new
finding, and the hematocrit is 29%. Previous hemoglobin levels have been 11 to 13g/dL. The
patient’s vital signs are temperature 98.7°F, heart rate 92 bpm, respirations 28 breaths per minute,
and blood pressure 138/72. The practitioner suspects the low hemoglobin level is related to the
decline in kidney function and begins to address treatment related to the condition. Discuss the
following:
1. Which test(s) should be performed to determine whether the anemia is related to
chronic disease or iron deficiency, and what would those results show?
The first test that help to diagnose anemia is to have a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Complete blood count help to evaluate or determine overall health and with this kind of
test, it can detect a variety of disease and conditions such as anemia, leukemia, and
infections. Using complete blood count (CBC), it helps to determine the hematocrit and
hemoglobin level in the blood. The hemoglobin levels are the one who carries oxygen to
the body. There are also other tests that can help to determine what type of anemia a patient
have. Hemoglobin electrophoresis, Reticulocyte count, and Serum Iron and Serum ferritin
test, White Blood Cell (WBC) test, and Platelet test.
For the hemoglobin electrophoresis, it helps to determine what is the type of anemia is
present.
For the Reticulocyte count, it helps to measure the number of the present young red blood
cells in the blood sample.
For the Serum Iron and Serum Ferritin test, this test is use for testing the level of iron
present in blood.
For the White Blood Cell (WBC) test, it helps to protect our body against the infection
especially in ...
