Chapter 17: Endocrine And Hempatologic Emergencies Flashcards
1
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Define diabetic mellitus
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A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates is impaired, usually because of lack of insulin.
2
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What’s a hemolytic crisis?
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A rapid destruction of red blood cells that occurs faster than the body’s ability to create new ones.
3
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What’s a Vaso-occlusive crisis?
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Ischemia and pain caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells that obstruct blood flow to a portion of the body.
4
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Define aplastic crisis
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A condition in which the body stops producing red blood cells; typically caused by an infection.
