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Hematology Flashcards

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How does folic acid deficiency cause macrocytic anemia

A

interferes with DNA synthesis

folic acid is most important for synthesis of purines and thymine –> required for DNA formation

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What is primary stimulus for EPO production

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hypoxia

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3
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What endocrine disease is a differential for hypokalemia

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hyperaldosteronism

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4
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What does chronic blood loss cause

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microcytosis

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Life span of RBC, neutrophils, platelets in dogs and cats

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Dogs: RBC (110-120d), neutro (4-8 hours blood & 4-5 days tissue), PLT (5-7d)
Cats: RBC (70-80d), neutro (4-8 hours blood & 4-5 days tissue), PLT (5-7d)

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What clotting abnormality will hemophilia A have

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PTT –> factor VIII

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What is pseudohyperkalemia associated with

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thrombocytosis

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what is the carrier protein of copper

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ceruloplasmin

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What is a heinz body

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denatured hemoglobin and usually caused by oxidative damage (tylenol cats)

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