Chapter 17: Endocrine And Hempatologic Emergencies Flashcards

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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