Med Emerg3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 stages of blood clots
A
Vasoconstriction
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Plug formation
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2
Q
What is the coagulation cascade ?
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3
Q
What are the 3 pathways of the coagulation cascade ?
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4
Q
What factors are the each pathway of the coagulation cascade?
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5
Q
Function of vitamin K
A
6
Q
What is Cushing syndrome
A
Endocrine disorder with elevated cortisol levels In the blood
7
Q
What is Cushing disease
A
Occurred when pituitary adenoma produced excess ACTH (arenocorticotropic hormone)
8
Q
Which gland secrets ACTH
(Andrenocorticotropic hormone)
A
Pituitary gland
9
Q
What is a pituitary adenoma
A
Benign trauma
Secrete excess ACTH
