( I ) Lecture Ch.1-2 + Stem Cells Flashcards
- colostomy - ulcers - erythropoietin - VRE, MRSA - leukocytosis, leukopenia, pandocytopenia - kidneys - liver and spleen
what is leukorrhea ?
white sticky substance in menstrual cycle/ovulation
what is leukocytosis?
ELEVATED WBC count
what does CBC (c diff.) stand for
complete blood count with differential
what is the normal range of WBC?
5K-10K
pts. in chemotherapy have a lower ___ count.
neutrophil
name the 5 components of WBCs.
1) monocytes 2) neutrophils (MOST ABUNDANT) 3) basophils 4) eosinophils 5) lymphocytes
what does leukopenia mean?
LOW WBC count
what is ANA and what is it for?
antinuclear antibody test; tests for inflammatory disease
what color is the blood in veins? arteries?
burgundy (veins), bright red (arterial)
name the components of a blood sample and the percentages of each.
plasma (55%), buffy coat (<1%), erythrocytes (45%)
what is the term for high platelet count?
thrombocytosis
what is the term for low platelet count?
thrombocytopenia
what are the two types of leukemia?
acute and chronic
what are the two types of acute myeloid leukemia?
chronic myeloid, chronic lymphoblastic
how does bone marrow produce RBCs?
through kidney signals
explain erythropoietin and its role.
hormone from kidneys > bone marrow to make RBC
what does lack of erythropoietin cause?
lower hemoglobin count > anemic
what is a blood smear?
drop of blood on a glass slide, smeared (lol)
granulocytes are from..
bone marrow
agranulocytes are from
lymph nodes
where is bilirubin stored?
liver (backup)
what is the spleen responsible for?
hemolysis
what are bruises called ?
ecchymosis
what is the breakdown of bilirubin (color)?
purple>red>green>yellow
what is black stool caused from?
upper GI bleed, pepto bismol
what bacteria are ulcers caused by?
helicobacter pylori
Tx for ulcers?
antibiotics
lower GI bleed causes (color)
red poo could also be a sign of COLON cancer
red stool can also be a sign of ..
hemorrhoid
PUD stands for.. (name two types)
peptic ulcer disease; gastric and duodenal
what should pts. with constipation do?
drink water
what is peristalsis?
movement of the muscles of the digestive system
name 3 pts. of colon (left>right)
ascending, transverse, descending