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Blood Tests Flashcards

1
Q

What is a FBC?

A

Checks for anaemia, infections

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2
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What is checked in FBC?

A

Haemoglobin, white count and platelet

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3
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What is checked in WCC?

A

Neutrophils, lymphocytes and basophil

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4
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What would low platelet count show?

A

Clotting issues

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5
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What may haemoglobin be used to show?

A

Anaemia/ thromphillia

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6
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What would raised WC indicate?

A

Infection/ leukaemia

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7
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What test use for renal function?

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U+E - urea and electrolyte

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8
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Why are U+E important?

A

Check how kidney function is prior to new medication

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9
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What can be used to look an inflammation in the body?

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CRP

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10
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What is CRP?

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C-reactive protein - created by liver when soft tissue injury infection
Usually first sign of infection

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11
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What should know about CRP and discharging patients?

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CRP < 100 to be discharge
CRP shoots up after surgery

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12
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What is LFT?

A

Liver function test

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13
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Why is LFT used?

A

Monitor liver disease - abuse alcohol/ hepatitis
Look enzyme activity which can affect clotting

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14
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What medication needs LFT checking?

A

Carbamazepine

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15
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What blood tests used in diabetics?

A

HbA1c

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16
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When is INR taken?

A

Check INR level of those taking warfarn

17
Q

When should INR be taken if XLA?

A

72 hours prior to XLA (unless unstable 24 hours)

18
Q

What is group and save test?

A

Taken prior to surgery - determine patient blood group
Important if any emergency / requirement for transfusion

19
Q

What can be used for people worried about clotting?

A

Clotting time - PT/ APTT

20
Q

What blood tests if patient has sore/ burning mouth?

A

B12/ folate/ ferritin
Full blood count
Thyroid function

21
Q

What blood tests if recurrent ulceration?

A

Iron/ B12 - related anaemia

22
Q

What blood tests if pt has pericorontis?

A

Full blood count - WBC
CRP

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