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Medical Record Flashcards

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What is found in a Complete Blood Count?

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RBC, WBC,, Hemogoblin, Hematorcrit, and Platelets

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What does RBC indicate?

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oxoygen carrying capacity

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What does WBC Indicate?

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high WBC count shows infection, Low WBC count could mean lykuemea or other diseases

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What is Hemogoblin Inidicate?

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carries oxoygen protein, low levels could indicate anemia

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What is hematocrit?

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the percentage of RBC in blood

low levels indicate the decreased tolerance to exercise

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What do platelets do?

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assist with blood clotting

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7
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What is PT INR?

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a calculation used to check on patients typically who take blood thinners

High INR could have increased risk of bleeding

Low INR could have increased risk of blood clots

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What is normal glucose range ?

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70-130 mg/dl

glucose level is checked often in patients with diabetes

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9
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hyperglycemia

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Over 130mg/dl

can be due to overactive thyroid , pancreatic cancer or pancreas problems

Avoid excercise if glucose level exceeds 250mg/dl

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Hypoglycemia

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under 70 mg/dl

can be due to pituary disorders or hypothyroidism

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Opioids

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used for pain

ex. ocy and percs

side effects>sedation, dizziness, nausea , and addiction

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Non opioids

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ex.tylenol
over the counter pain stuff

side effects>liver and kidney damage, stomach pain, ulcers, and headaches

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What are the 3 kinds of high blood pressure meds?

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Diuretics , BetaBlockers, Ace Inhibitors

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14
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Diuretics

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used to lower blood volume

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15
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Betablockers

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used to reduce heart rate

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Ace Inhibitors

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stops the narrowing of blood vessels

17
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What are the side effects of High blood pressure meds?

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dizziness, fatigue, light head, cough, diarhea, anxiety, nausea

18
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Anti imflammatories

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used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation
ex. aspririn and ibuprohen

side effects> stomach issues, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, kidney and liver problems

19
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Corticosteroids

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stronger anti-inflammatories
used for arthritis, lupus, cancer, other inflammatory conditions

side effects> agitation, insomnia, osteoprosis, weight gain and swelling

20
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High Cholestrol Meds (Statins)

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reduce risk of heart attack , block liver enzyme actions

side effects>headache,mucle weakness, difficulty sleeping

21
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Blood thinners

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two types anti coagulants and anti platelets

coagulants- reduce coagulation of blood and reduce clotting

platelets- keep platelets from sticking together

22
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What are psychotropic drugs?

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alter perception , mood and behaviour

like anti-depressants and anti-anxiety

23
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What are the side effects of blood thinners?

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excessive bleeding, skin bruising, dizziness, weakness

24
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What are the side effects of psychotropic drugs?

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depression, nausea, dizziness, weight gain

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