Clin Path: patterns, profiles, and ddx Flashcards
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for acute inflammation/ stress
H- neutrophils
L- Lymphocytes
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for obstructive cholestasis
Cholestasis»_space;»> injury
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for diabetes mellitus
H Glucose
H glucouria
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for acute hepatic toxicosis
Injury»_space;»> cholestasis
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for liver failure
L rbc mass
L mcv
L glucose
L BUN
L Albumin
L cholesterol
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for PSS
L rbc mass
L mcv
L glucose
L BUN
L Albumin
L cholesterol
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for excitement/ chronic inflammation
H- neutrophils
H- lymphocytes
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for protein-losing- enteropathy
L- rbc mass
L lymphocytes
L albumin
L- cholesterol
What are ddx for a pt with H- Glucose, H cholesterol, and H- triglycerides
Diabetes, Cushings, and Pancreatitis
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for Insulin restance
H- Glucose
H cholesterol
H- triglycerides
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for Chronic Kidney Disease
H- BUN
H- Crea
H- P
L- USG
L- RBC mass
L- Ca
L- Na
L- K
L- Cl
What are some ddx for a pt with the following electrolyte imbalances: Low Na, High K, Low Chloride
Addison’s, ARF, DKA, uroabdomen/obstruction, diarrhea, rhabdomyolysis
What are some ddx for a pt with the following electrolyte imbalances: Low Na, Low K, Low Chloride
Prolonged diuresis (CKD, osmotic diuresis), vomiting, diarrhea
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for Hypothyroidism
H- cholesterol
H- Triglycerides
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for Hyperthyroidism?
H- glucose
H- ALT, AST, LDH
H- ALP
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for addison’s Dz?
H- lymphocytes (or normal)
H- K
What are the increased/decreased values you should observe on bloodwork for Acute Renal Failure?
H- BUN
H- Crea
H- P
L- USG
L- Na
L- K
L- Cl
What are some ddx for a pt with the following mineral imbalances: H- Ca, H-P
AKI, vit D. toxicosis
What are some ddx for a pt with the following mineral imbalances: L- Ca, H-P, L- Mg (grass tetany)
CKD, EG toxicosis, hypoparathyroidism, Grass tetany, Rhabdomyolysis
What are some ddx for a pt with the following mineral imbalances: H- Ca, L-P( or normal)
Hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia of malignancy
What are some ddx for a pt with the following mineral imbalances: L-Ca, L- P
Maternal (eclampsia, preg tox, or milk fever)
Rickets
