Clinical lab/ Pathology practice Flashcards
Male hematocrit
Female hematocrit:
42-52%
36-46%
Normal fasting blood glucose level
70-100mg/dl
normal Ph of blood
7.35-7.45
Normal TOTAL WBC
4500-11,000/microlitter
Normal female hemoglobin
Normal Male hemoglobin
12-16g/100ml
13-18g/100ml
Normal OGTT response
Blood glucose below 140
Total RBC
4/6mill
Female-total Blood V
Male-total Blood V
4-5L
5-6L
Normal Platelet count
150-400,000/ml
Significant loss of red blood cells (RBC) & oxygen due to rapid blood loss
Hemorrhagic Anemia
Over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from an anterior pituitary gland in children and pediatric cases
Gigantism
A formed blood clot that is still attached to the inner blood vessel wall and fixed in place
Thrombus
Hyposecretion of growth hormone (GH) caused by genetic deficient in infants and young children, causing shortened height and lack of normal sized growth
Pituitary dwarfism
animea that is caused by low plasma iron levels; easy to fix with iron supplement
Iorn-deficient anemia
A drop in blood Ph due to a buildup of acid caused by an extreme increase in fat metabolism in diabetics who can’t use insulin and glucose properly
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Lowered RBC and hemoglobin count because of a genetic lack of intrinsic factor, causing low vit B12 levels that results in low iron and hemoglobin production
Pernicious anemia
An excess production of RBC causing the blood to be dangerously more thick and viscous
polycythemia
Overgrowth in the hands, feet, and face in adults caused by a hypersecretion
Acromegaly
Damage and stopped production and growth of red blood cells usually caused by drugs, chemotheraphy and /or radiation like that given in cancer treatment
Aplastic anemia
Low levels of T3/T4, dry skin, cold intolerance,fatigue/lethargy, hair loss and low metabolism/weight gain
Hypothyroidism
An elevated, high white blood cells (WBC) count; usually a sign of infection
leukocytosis
excess levels of T3/T4 sweating, hyperactivity, insomia, rapid heart rate and protruding of the eys known as exopthalmos
Hyperthyroidism
A piece of blood clot that has broken loose and travels in the bloodstream until it gets stuck, blocking a smaller blood vessel
emblous
A genetic condition affecting African American genetic that causes cresent-shaped,misshapen red blood cells (RBC) causes low oxygen carrying capacity
Sickle-Cell anemia
Another name of sweating
Diaphoresis
Normal bp
120/80
Hr
60-100bpm
2 concerning symptoms of Heart attack
chest pain, Sweating
Right side heart receives () via tissues
Left side heart receives () via lungs
deoxygenated
oxygenated
Double walled sack surrounding heart
Pericardium
Inflammation of pericardium
Pericarditis
Excess fluid leaking into pericardial space
Treatment: Pericardiocentesis
Cardiac tamponade