Pernicious Anemia

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As we all know oxygen is the main source of life, in the human body Erythrocytes are one of the most important cells, (which transports oxygen to all cells and organs and takes CO2 to be extracted by the lungs), any changed or defect in the DAN or even the shape of it will lead to abnormality to our health. According to Elaine N & Katja H (2008 anatomy and physiology pp 642) Anemia “is a condition in which the blood’s oxygen carrying capacity is too low to support normal metabolism” which has multiple tips like Sickle cell anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Iron-Deficiency anemia and pernicious Anemia.
Today will focus on pernicious Anemia and the relationship with vitamin B12 deficiency, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and total gastrectomy, …show more content…

Pulse, blood pressure, and respirations should be monitored and recorded during and after activity. Note adverse responses to increased levels of activity (e.g., increased heart rate [HR]/BP which increased oxygen demand, dysrhythmias, dizziness, dyspnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis of mucous membranes/nailbeds). A quiet atmosphere I recommended; bed rest if indicated. Discuss importance of maintaining environmental temperature and body warmth as indicated. Nursing management should record and highlight food rich in B12 intake and blood result and if improvement occurs or …show more content…

Also he is taking folic acid which will synthesize the healing and is very important for rapid cell growth and division as highlighted by (Elaine N & Katja H (2008 anatomy and physiology pp 643).
As we all know drugs can interact with the condition also food for B12 Chloramphenicol and antineoplastic can reduce the hematologic response to it. Also, Colchicine, amino salicylic acid, cimetidine and excess intake of alcohol or vitamin C decreases oral effectiveness of B12 which is highlighted for us (April and Cynthia, el,2015 drug guide for nurses pp1269).
(7)Here we need to point out that our patient is on a diet which is very rich with vitamin B12 as Berkeley Wellness reported, some food rich with vitamin B12 are red beans, frankfurters, and clams. Which point out us by Web MD
According to (April and Cynthia, el,2015 drug guide for nurses pp855). certain medicines, such as some used for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and seizures, will decrease levels of B12.(8) Sulfonamides will decrease the absorption of folic acid, he also highlighted, which is absorbed from the GI tract and for our patient who is diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and post total

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