Lab values Flashcards
1
Q
Erythrocytosis
A
High red blood cell count
2
Q
Erythropenia
A
Low red blood cell count
3
Q
Thrombocytosis
A
High platelet count
4
Q
Thrombocytopenia
A
Low platelet count
5
Q
Leukocytosis
A
High white blood cell count
6
Q
Leukocytopenia
A
Low white blood cell count
7
Q
Pancytopenia
A
Low levels of all 3 blood cell types (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets)
8
Q
Anemia
A
lack of blood (low red blood cells)
9
Q
Hyperkalemia
A
High serum levels of potassium
10
Q
Hypokalemia
A
Low serum levels of potassium
11
Q
Hypernatremia
A
High serum sodium levels
12
Q
Hyponatremia
A
Low serum sodium levels
13
Q
RRR
A
regular rate and rhythm
14
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
15
Q
BPM
A
Beats per minute/breathes per minute
