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( I ) Lecture Ch.1-2 + Stem Cells Flashcards

- colostomy - ulcers - erythropoietin - VRE, MRSA - leukocytosis, leukopenia, pandocytopenia - kidneys - liver and spleen

1
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what is leukorrhea ?

A

white sticky substance in menstrual cycle/ovulation

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2
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what is leukocytosis?

A

ELEVATED WBC count

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3
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what does CBC (c diff.) stand for

A

complete blood count with differential

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4
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what is the normal range of WBC?

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5K-10K

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5
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pts. in chemotherapy have a lower ___ count.

A

neutrophil

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6
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name the 5 components of WBCs.

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1) monocytes 2) neutrophils (MOST ABUNDANT) 3) basophils 4) eosinophils 5) lymphocytes

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7
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what does leukopenia mean?

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LOW WBC count

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8
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what is ANA and what is it for?

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antinuclear antibody test; tests for inflammatory disease

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9
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what color is the blood in veins? arteries?

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burgundy (veins), bright red (arterial)

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10
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name the components of a blood sample and the percentages of each.

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plasma (55%), buffy coat (<1%), erythrocytes (45%)

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11
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what is the term for high platelet count?

A

thrombocytosis

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12
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what is the term for low platelet count?

A

thrombocytopenia

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13
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what are the two types of leukemia?

A

acute and chronic

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14
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what are the two types of acute myeloid leukemia?

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chronic myeloid, chronic lymphoblastic

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15
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how does bone marrow produce RBCs?

A

through kidney signals

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16
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explain erythropoietin and its role.

A

hormone from kidneys > bone marrow to make RBC

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17
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what does lack of erythropoietin cause?

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lower hemoglobin count > anemic

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18
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what is a blood smear?

A

drop of blood on a glass slide, smeared (lol)

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19
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granulocytes are from..

A

bone marrow

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20
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agranulocytes are from

A

lymph nodes

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21
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where is bilirubin stored?

A

liver (backup)

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22
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what is the spleen responsible for?

A

hemolysis

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23
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what are bruises called ?

A

ecchymosis

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24
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what is the breakdown of bilirubin (color)?

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purple>red>green>yellow

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25
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what is black stool caused from?

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upper GI bleed, pepto bismol

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26
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what bacteria are ulcers caused by?

A

helicobacter pylori

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27
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Tx for ulcers?

A

antibiotics

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28
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lower GI bleed causes (color)

A

red poo could also be a sign of COLON cancer

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29
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red stool can also be a sign of ..

A

hemorrhoid

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30
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PUD stands for.. (name two types)

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peptic ulcer disease; gastric and duodenal

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31
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what should pts. with constipation do?

A

drink water

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32
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what is peristalsis?

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movement of the muscles of the digestive system

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33
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name 3 pts. of colon (left>right)

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ascending, transverse, descending

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34
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how often should you hear bowel sounds?

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every 3-5 seconds

35
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what is poliomyelitis ?

A

inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord

36
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what is melena?

A

black, sticky stool

37
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what is melanoma?

A

most LETHAL skin cancer

38
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what is osteomalacia?

A

abnormal softening of the bones

39
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what do osteoblasts do?

40
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what do osteoclasts do?

41
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what is needed for synthesis of bones?

A

vit. D and calcium

42
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what can be observed in leukemia pts. ?

A

increased neutrophil count

43
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since leukemia pts. are usually anemic (low RBC), what should be seen in a blood smear?

A

evolution of cells, usually blasts

44
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pericardiocentesis

A

removes fluid from pericardium

45
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what is a cardiac tamponade?

A

ab. accumulation of fluid in pericardial sac> compression (FATAL)

46
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anal sphincter

A

controls need to poo

47
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what is Crohn’s disease?

A

autoimmune disorder that attacks small intestine

48
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what is reanastomosis?

A

make connection btwn two pts. of an organ (colostomy)

49
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what does MRSA stand for

A

methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

50
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what is the strongest antibiotic?

A

methicillin

51
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what does VRE stand for?

A

vancomycin-resistant enterococci

52
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what is VAP?

A

ventilator assisted pneumonia

53
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what is TB? (microorg.)

A

bacilli (active vs latent)

54
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what is pancytopenia?

A

low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets

55
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3 things to do when body expires?

A

1- prepare body 2- wash body 3-collect personal things

56
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what is used to move dead bodies in hospitals?

A

double gurney

57
Q

where to draw blood to check 4 sepsis?

A

antecubital fossa

58
Q

manipulating or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes is

A

genetic engineering

59
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Muscle tissue contains

A

cells with the specialized ability to contract and relax

60
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nerve tissue contains

A

cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and to conduct electrical impulses

61
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incomplete tissue formation terms?

A

aplasia + hypoplasia

62
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abnormal tissue formation terms?

A

anaplasia, dysplasia, hyperplasia, hypertrophy HADH

63
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___ provides ongoing care for patients of all ages.

A

general practitioner (family practice physician)

64
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a physician who specializes in diag- nosing and treating diseases and disorders of the internal organs and related body systems

65
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a physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders and diseases of infants and children

A

pediatrician

66
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a nurse with
graduate training who often works as a primary care provider.

A

nurse practitioner

67
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a licensed professional who works under the supervision of a physician.

A

physician assistant, master’s like NP

68
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schedules and registers patients for appointments and may also work as a medical assistant.

A

medical receptionist

69
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performs administrative and clinical tasks in a doctor’s office

A

medical assistant also CMA for certified

70
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reviews patients’ medical records and assigns appropriate codes for treatment and services provided

A

medical coder

71
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refers to the level of severity of an illness

72
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is a doctor who specializes in high-acuity medicine in the ER

A

emergency physician

73
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a licensed health care professional who works in a pre-hospital setting on an ambulance, or in an emergency room

74
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a licensed health care professional who works in a variety of health care settings

75
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works under the supervision of RN or doctor to provide basic patient care

A

LVN or LPN (vocational and practical)

76
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works under the supervision of a RN to provide basic patient care

77
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a licensed medical professional who dispenses prescribed medication to patients

A

pharmacist

78
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provides continuously monitored care for critically ill patients

A

ICU or CCU (critical)

79
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physician specializing in the care of critically ill patients hospitalized in the ICU.

A

intensivist

80
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a physician focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients

A

hospitalist

81
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_____unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring for patients with heart problems not requiring intensive care

82
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_____ unit provides nursing care for lower-acuity patients who are recovering from surgery or require continued drug therapy or monitoring.

83
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BE means

A

barium enema or below elbow

84
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MS (med) means either

A

morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate

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