Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
C-reactive protein (CRP)
A
<1 mg/mL
-In blood as result of trauma, infection, inflammation
2
Q
Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
A
10-15 mmHg
-Pressure exerted on brain like inflammation and swelling
3
Q
Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
A
10-21 mmHg
- Fluid pressure inside the eye (ex: glaucoma)
- Angle-closure glaucoma = medical emergency
4
Q
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
A
< 20 mm/hr
-A rise reflects severity of infection or inflammation