Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Prolonged PTT
A
Hemophilia A, hemophilia B, von Willebrand’s disease
2
Q
Factor VII
A
Shortest half life (4-6 hours), first factor to become deficient with severe hepatic failure, Coumadin, and vit K deficiency
3
Q
Von Willebrand’s treatment
A
DDAVP, cryo, FFP, humate P
4
Q
How is DIC diagnosed?
A
Prolonged PT/PTT, thrombocytopenia, decreased fibrinogen
5
Q
What happens when cyclooxygenase is inhibited?
A
Results in decreased thromboxane A2 which leads to decreased platelet adhesion and increased bleeding
6
Q
What are the body’s buffers?
A
Bicarbonate, hemoglobin, protein dibasic/monobasic phosphate
7
Q
Increase PaCO2 acutely
A
Increase bicarbonate by 1
8
Q
Increase PaCO2 chronically
A
Increase bicarbonate by 4
9
Q
Decrease PaCO2 acutely
A
Decrease bicarbonate by 2
