Clinical Pathology Flashcards
1
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4 reasons for neutrophilia
A
Increased production (appropriate)
Increased production (inappropriate)
Demargination
Decreased egress from circulation
2
Q
Degenerative left shift
A
Granulocytic precursors outnumber mature neutrophils
3
Q
Stress leukogram
A
Corticosteroid response
Endogenous and erogenous corticosteroids causes demargination of neutrophils
4
Q
3 reasons for neutropenia
A
Decreased production by bone marrow
Increased utilization
Increased destruction
5
Q
Urine specific gravity
A
<1.008 - diuretics, fluid admin, DI, PU/PD
1.013-1.029 - adequate kidney function
> 1.030 - good kidney function and dehydration
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