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Course #5 Flashcards

1
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Complete blood count (cbc) w differential

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Measures the levels of contents in the blood

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2
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Name for high wbc count

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Leukocytosis

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3
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What corresponds to low levels of hemoglobin (Hgb)

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Anemia

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4
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What corresponds with a low hematocrit (Hct)

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Anemia

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5
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What is Thrombocytopenia

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Low level of platelets

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6
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What is Bandemia

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High level of bands cells

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7
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Purpose of the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

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Measures electrolyte levels

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8
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Name for both high and low levels of Na

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High= hypernatremia
Low= hyponatremia

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9
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Name for both high and low levels of K

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High = hyperkalemia
Low= hypokalemia

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10
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What corresponds with either high levels of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) or Creatinine (Creat)

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Renal insufficiency or renal failure

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11
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Name for both high and low glucose levels

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High = hyperglycemia
Low = hypoglycemia

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12
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What corresponds with both high and low levels of bicarbonate (HCO3)

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High = possible respiratory disease
Low = hyperventilation

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13
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What are the 5 main components of the ED course

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Results, procedures, medications given, consultations, reevaluations

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14
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Is the ED course subjective or objective

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Objective

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15
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If the wbc count is too high, it raises concern for

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Infection

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16
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List 3 or more components of the BMP

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Sodium, potassium, BUN, creatinine, HCO3, chloride

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17
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What is a key lab that tests kidney function. If it is elevated, a patient cannot receive IV contrast dye

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Creatinine

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18
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Abnormal sodium levels may indicate …

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Dehydration

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19
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How is the CMP different from the BMP

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CMP contains the same components but also liver function tests

20
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What organ do the LFT’s investigate

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Liver

21
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List 3 or more components of the cardiac order set

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Troponin, EKG, X-ray, CBC, BMP

22
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Out of the cardiac order set, which two are important in diagnosing a heart attack

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Troponin and EKG

23
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Can D-dimmer diagnose a PE

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False

24
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T/F: a patients D-dimer is negative so this means they do not have a PE

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True. Means no abnormal clotting has occurred

25
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What are the two diagnostic tools for CHF

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Elevated BMP and chest x-ray

26
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Low pH indicates… while high pH indicates…

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Acidosis and alkalosis

27
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Coumadin is a popular…

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Anticoagulant

28
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What is used to check the coagulated status of the patients blood to see if the patient is therapeutic in their Coumadin

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INR

29
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What is D-dimmer?

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A protein excreted by clots

30
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What is BNP

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B-type Natriuretic peptide

31
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Too much Coumadin in the blood means… while too little Coumadin in the blood means…

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Supra therapeutic and sub therapeutic

32
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Lipase and amylase can diagnose what

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Pancreatitis

33
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Ketones in the blood can be an indicator of what

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

34
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If a patient has a positive urine HCG, this means they are…

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Pregnant

35
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What is the difference betweeen qualitative and quantitative HCG

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Qualitative only reveals if the patient is pregnant. Quantitative reveals how far along the patient is

36
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A drop in the Beta HCG from a previous value can indicate…

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Miscarriage

37
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What are some of the preliminary lab findings for sepsis

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Leukocytosis, Bandemia, and high lactic acid

38
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Are results from cultures available the same day

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False

39
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A provider is performing a LP, what are the two DDx they may be considering

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Meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage

40
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How does the provider diagnose a PE

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CT of the chest with IV contrast

41
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CT of the abdomen/pelvis with PO contrast can be used to diagnose…

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Appendicitis, SBO, diverticulitis

42
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What are three things one can diagnose via ultrasound

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Monitoring pregnancy, diagnose ovarian or testicular issues, gallbladder issues, issues with flow to extremities like a DVT

43
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What does NSR stand for

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Normal sinus rhythm

44
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What are the three reasons to consult another physician

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Admit the patient, seek advice from a specialist, gather information from the PCP

45
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List 4 CCT qualifiying diagnoses

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MI, PE, severe GI bleed, CVA

46
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What does AMA mean

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Against medical advice

47
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List 4 different disposition options

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Discharge, admit, transfer, AMA

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