Patho Exam 1 Flashcards
Hemostasis is…
Blood’s ability to clot blood (clot formation at the site of injury)
Clotting depends on 3 factors… (3 steps to clotting success!)
Vascular - local vasoconstriction
Platelet - formation of platelet plug, platelet adhesion, & aggregation (white clot)
Coagulation factors - formation of blood clot (red clot); helps form a stronger clot to promote healing and prevent reopening of injury site
What are the 4 steps in the functional response of activated platelets?
Adhesion
Aggregation
Secretion
Procoagulant activity
Describe the adhesion phase in the functional response of platelets.
Deposition of platelets on subendothelial matrix in the area of the wound. Adhesion occurs on the edges of the wound
Describe the aggregation phase in the functional response of platelets.
Platelet-platelet cohesion. Platelets come together and stick together after they influx to the area to form the clot.
Describe the secretion phase in the functional response of platelets.
Release of platelet granule proteins. This protein secretion helps to start the procoagulant activity phase
Describe the procoagulant activity phase in the functional response of platelets.
Enhancement of thrombin (protein) generation
Give a cursory summary of the process of clot formation.
- Tissue damage
- Vascular Spasm
- Exposed collagen attracts platelets
- Platelet plug formation
- Blood coagulation: Damaged cells and platelets cause reaction that yields prothrombin activator. This activates the common pathway [Prothrombin → Thrombin; Fibrinogen → Fibrin]
- Blood cells trapped in fibrin threads → Clot formed!
Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in the clotting response.
BOTH respond to injury
- Intrinsic: Responds to the Endothelial wall injury
- Extrinsic: Responds to the skin wound
Clotting Degradation:
____ (abbreviation: __) is a normally-secreted protease that along with ___ helps to break down plasminogen into ___. This conversion can also be done pharmacologically to break down clots, e.g. in the ___ to stop the effects of a ____.
Clotting Degradation: PLASMINIOGEN ACTIVATOR (abbreviation: tPA) is a normally-secreted protease that along with PA1 helps to break down plasminogen into PLAMSIN. This conversion can also be done pharmacologically to break down clots, e.g. in the BRAIN to stop the effects of a STROKE.
___ is an enzyme that breaks down the clot matrix.
PLASMIN
What happens if you have an excess of tPA?
tPA = Plasminogen Activator
Clots struggle to form, and you’d keep bleeding. An adverse effect of pharmacological tPA can cause increased bleeding, but the benefit of breaking up a dangerous clot outweighs the risk
Hemopheliacs lack clotting factor ___ in the clotting cascade.
Factor VII. Puts them at risk for bleeds
Prothrombin time (PT) is a measure of ___. Its reference value is __-___ seconds. Therapeutic Range: __-___x Normal. If this value is HIGH, you’re concerned about ___. This is done in [inpatient/outpatient] settings.
Prothrombin time (PT) is a measure of HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR BLOOD TO CLOT. Reference value is 12-15 SECONDS. Therapeutic Range: 1.5-2.5x Normal. If this value is HIGH, you're concerned about BLEEDING. This is done in INPATIENT settings, but is NOT comparable between institutions.
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) is a monitor of ___. Its reference value is __-___ seconds. Therapeutic Range: __-___ seconds. If this value is HIGH, you’re concerned about ___. This is done in [inpatient/outpatient] settings.
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) is a monitor of LOW MOLECULARWEIGHT HEPARIN (LMWH) - measures how quickly your blood clots. Its reference value is 30-40 seconds. Therapeutic Range: 50-80 seconds. If this value is HIGH, you’re concerned about BLEEDING. This is done in INPATIENT settings, but is NOT comparable between institutions.
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is used only in [outpatient/inpatient] settings. Its reference value is ___-___; therapeutic range: __-__. It takes [how long?] to test and [is/is not] standardized across institutions. A high INR means ___
International Normalized Ratio (INR) is used only in OUTPATIENT settings. Its reference value is 0.9-1.1; therapeutic range: 2-3. It takes A FEW DAYS to test [TESTED WEEKLY] and IS standardized across institutions. High INR = blood takes longer to clot (increased bleeding risk)
Which two coagulation measures give instant results? Used in ___ settings. [Comparable/not comparable] between hospitals. High values for these mean ___.
PT & PTT (Prothrombin Time & Partial Thromboplastin Time)
INPATIENT settings, can’t compare between hospitals
High values = at risk for bleeding
Of the coagulation measures, which measures the EXTRINSIC pathway? What chemical is measured?
PT (Prothrombin time). Measures Coumadin
Which coagulation measure measures the INTRINSIC pathway? What chemical is measured?
PTT (Partial thromboplastin time). Measures Heparin
Which coagulation measure measures the COMMON clotting pathway? What chemical is measured?
PTT (Partial thromboplastin time). Measures Heparin
The International Normalized Ratio (INR) measures what chemical? What other coagulation test also measures this chemical?
COUMADIN. Also measured by PT
__ is a straw-colored liquid that acts as a transportation system in blood. It accounts for __% of blood volume. ___% of this stuff is made up of water.
PLASMA is a straw-colored liquid that acts as a transportation system in blood. It accounts for 55% of blood volume. 90% of PLASMA is made up of water.
Other than water, what constitutes the other 10% of plasma? (Go for 6…)
Dissolved proteins Glucose Clotting factors, Electrolytes/mineral ions (Mg, Ca, K, Na) Hormones CO2
Of the dissolved proteins in plasma, ___ makes up 60%. It is involved with ___ pressure and acts as transport molecules. Other proteins include ___ (37%), ___ (4%), alpha 1-antitrypsin, and regulatory proteins (gene expression).
Of the dissolved proteins in plasma, ALBUMIN makes up 60%. It is involved with OSMOTIC pressure and acts as transport molecules. Other proteins include IMMUNO-GLOBULINS [immune sys] (37%), FIBRINOGEN (4%), alpha 1-antitrypsin, and regulatory proteins (gene expression).
Term that means “making of new RBCs”
Erythropoeisis
Average lifespan of RBCs
120 days (~3 months)
What stimulates the making of new RBCs?
Primarily HYPOXIA: decrease in the pO2 of arterial blood. Erythropoietin is a hormone (mostly from the kidney, some from liver) that stimulates bone marrow to produce RBC
What does Erythropoietin do?
- Hormone that stimulates bone marrow to produce RBC
- Comes mostly from kidney, some from liver
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease = damage to lungs that decreases ability to diffuse O2 from lungs into blood stream, so level of O2 in blood is always low. You start to produce more RBC to help get more O2 to your tissues; this is common in multiple types of lung disease
It takes __ days to produce new RBC
5 days to produce new RBC
RBCs have [flexible/inflexible] plasma membranes that allow them to get through small capillary beds.
RBCs = FLEXIBLE plasma membranes
On what types of cells is hemoglobin found?
Hemoglobin is a protein that is the primary component of RBC (Erythrocytes)
___ is an iron-containing oxygen transport protein in the red blood cell. It composes __% of RBC and is a good indicator of ___.
HEMOGLOBIN (Hgb). 35% of RBC; good indicator of O2 carrying capacity
Fetal hemoglobin has a [higher/lower] affinity for O2 than adults, meaning you need a [higher/lower] partial pressure of O2 to allow it to bind to hemoglobin
Fetal hemoglobin has a HIGHER affinity for O2 than adults, meaning you need a LOWER partial pressure of O2 to allow it to bind to hemoglobin
__ and __ have MUCH higher affinity for hemoglobin than O2, meaning they need much [more/less] to be available in order to bind.
CO2 and CO have 230x stronger bonding affinity to hemoglobin!
When CO binds to hemoglobin, it [increases/decreases] O2 affinity for hemoglobin. Why?
CO binding to hemoglobin INCREASES O2 affinity for hemoglobin so it doesn’t let it off the bus at the tissue level!
CO2 binds at [the same/ a different] site than O2. This [increases/decreases] the amount of O2 that can be bound for a given partial pressure of O2.
CO2 binds at A DIFFERENT site than O2. This DECREASES the amount of O2 that can be bound for a given partial pressure of O2.
Describe the Haldane effect.
Deoxygenated blood increases ability to carry CO2
Describe the Bohr effect.
In the presence of CO2, hemoglobin’s affinity for O2 decreases
Levels of [CO2/ O2 / CO] in blood regulate respiratory levels and breathing pattern!
Levels of CO2 in blood regulate respiratory levels and breathing pattern!
RBCs are shaped as __. This increases the ___-to-____ ratio and increases the diffusion of __ and __ into and out of cell.
RBCs are shaped as BICONCAVE DISCS. This increases the SURFACE AREA-to-VOLUME ratio and increases the diffusion of O2 and CO2 into and out of cell.
Clinical concerns for a pt with low HCT/Hbg/RBC?
FATIGUED! Consider the energy cost of the activity and the patient’s response if their values are low. You may need to reduce the intensity of an activity in the short-term while these values are repleted (either via transfusion or by their body).
___ is the fraction of blood volume composed of RBC, expressed as a percentage
HEMATOCRIT
What blood values do you look at to see if O2 is low?
Hematocrit or hemoglobin
What conditions would yield a high hematocrit?
Dehydration (less H20, so higher RBC%), blood doping (increases #RBC)
What conditions would yield a low hematocrit?
Following excessive fluids (given via IV)
Anemia (pathologic anemia)
Blood loss (b/c it takes ~5 days to replace RBC but you replace the other blood components much quicker → lower RBC %)
Platelets are AKA __
Thrombocytes
What’s the function of platelets?
HEMOSTASIS: A blood clot is formed as platelets become trapped in a network of protein fibers
What’s the life span of platelets?
8-10 days in circulation (continuously regenerated by body)
What are the clinical implications for a patient with low platelets?
AT RISK FOR BLEEDING
- Bruising
- Chronic bleeding, spontaneous nosebleeds, blood in urine
- Seen as a side effect of chemo (chemo pts are at high risk for bleeding)
- Decrease in platelets in bone marrow disease (leukemias, myelomas, CA of bone)
Platelet count = <5,000 - 10,000 cells/mm3 Activity restriction?
BEDREST, especially with signs of active bleeding
Platelet count = 10,000 - 20,000 cells/mm3 Activity restriction?
ADLs
Mobility to complete ADLs
Discussion w/medical team
Platelet count = 20,000 - 30,000 cells/mm3 Activity restriction?
AROM activity LIGHT exercise (walking, biking)
Platelet count = 30,000 - 50,000 cells/mm3 Activity restriction?
AROM (no resistance) Moderate exercise (walking, biking, swimming)
NO strength training [60-80% max] (leads to microtears in tissue –> bleeding)
Platelet count > or equal to 50,000 cells/mm3
Activity restriction?
UNRESTRICTED activity
Generally, you don’t want to do MMT with a platelet count <_____ cells/mm3 due to increased risk of bleeding (though some exceptions exist).
Avoid MMT with platelet count <50,000 cells/mm3
WBCs aka ___ provide the primary ___ response and fight ___.
WBC aka LEUKOCYTES provide primary IMMUNE response and fight INFECTION
WBC count = ____
Low WBC count = ____
WBC count = INFECTION (e.g. pnemonia)
Low WBC count = at RISK for infection (cancer, HIV, impaired immune sys)
WBCs can be generally dicotimized into ___ and ___
GRANULAR and AGRANULAR leukocytes
3 types of granular leukocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
2 types of agranular leukocytes
- Lymphocytes (T Cell, B Cell, Natural Killer [NK] Cell)
- Monocytes
Lymphocytes are [granular/agranular] and make up ___% of WBC. They play a large role in ___. Their subtypes include __, __, and ___. How long does each subtype live?
Lymphocytes are AGRANULAR and make up 20-40% of WBC. They play a large role in DEFENDING body against DISEASE.
T Cell - last a few days, months, or years
B Cell - last 2-3 days
Natural Killer (NK) Cell - live variable length of time
Monocytes are [granular/agranular] and make up ___% of WBC. They are increased during ___ and live __-___x longer than granulocytes. They’re called ___ at the tissue level; this cell lives from ___ to ___.
Monocytes are AGRANULAR and make up 4-8% of WBC. They are increased during CHRONIC INFLAMMATION [e.g. tendinosis] and live 3-4x longer than granulocytes. They’re called MACROPHAGES at the tissue level; this cell lives from MONTHS to YEARS.
In general, granulocytes are involved with __ and ___. Their life span is __ in blood and __ in tissue.
In general, granulocytes are involved with IMMUNE RESPONSE and INFECTION CONTROL. Their life span is 12 HOURS in blood and 4 DAYS in tissue.
Basophils are [granular/agranular] and make up ___% of WBC. They are increased during ___ and resolve a bit quicker than ___.
Basophils are GRANULAR and make up 1% of WBC. They are increased during ALLERGIC REACTION OR TISSUE INJURY and resolve a bit quicker than EOSINOPHILS.
Neutrophils are [granular/agranular] and make up ___% of WBC. They are crucial in the ___ response and are the ___ after injury.
Neutrophils are GRANULAR and make up 60-70% of WBC. They are crucial in the ACUTE INFLAMMATORY response and are the FIRST RESPONDERS after injury.
Eosinophils are [granular/agranular] and make up ___% of WBC. They are increased with ___ or ___.
Eosinophils are GRANULAR and make up 1-3% of WBC. They are increased with ALLERGIC REACTION or PARASITIC INFECTION.
Reference range for WBC
WBC: 4,500-11,000 cells/mm3
Reference range for RBC
Males: 4.5-5.3 x 10^6 /mm3
Females: 4.1-5.1 x 10^6 /mm3
Reference range for Hgb
Males: 13-18 g/dl
Females: 12-16 g/dl
Reference range for Hct
Males: 37-49%
Females: 36-46%
Reference range for Plts
150,000 - 450,000 cells/mm3
WBC Count counts the actual number of ____ per ___. WBCs fight ___ and react against ___.. Increases and decreases are [normal/abnormal]
WBC Count counts the actual number of WBC per VOLUME OF BLOOD. WBCs fight INFECTION and react against FOREIGN BODIES OR TISSUES. Increases and decreases are ABNORMAL
RBC count counts the actual # of __ /volume blood. Increase and decreases point to ___.
RBC count counts the actual # of RBC /volume blood. Increase and decreases point to ABNORMAL CONDITIONS.
Hemoglobin (Hgb) measures the amount of ____ in blood.
Hgb measures AMOUNT OF O2 CARRYING CAPACITY in blood
Hematocrit (Hct) measures ____ in given volume of whole blood.
Hct measures % RBC in given volume whole blood
Platelet (Plt) count gives ___ in a given volume of blood. Indicates ___ of the blood.
Plt count = # platelets in volume blood. Indicates CLOTTING POTENTIAL
Mean Corpuscle Volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average ___. MCV is elevated when ___ are ____. MCV decreased when ___. Give an example of each.
Mean Corpuscle Volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average SIZE OF RBCs. MCV is elevated when RBC ARE LARGER THAN NORMAL (macrocytic). MCV decreased when RBCs ARE SMALLER THAN NORMAL
High MCV: anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency
Low MCV: iron deficiency anemia, thalassemias
Mean Corpuscle Hemaglobin (MCH) is a calculation of the average amount of ___. [Macrocytic/microcytic] RBCs are large and have a HIGHER MCH, and vice versa.
Mean Corpuscle Hemaglobin (MCH) is a calculation of the average amount of O2 CARRYING HEMOGLOBIN IN A RBC. MACROCYTIC RBCs are large and have a HIGHER MCH, and vice versa.
Mean Corpuscle Hemaglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a calculation of the average ___. Decreased MCHC is called ___ and is seen when ___. Increased MCHC values are called ___ and are seen when __.
Mean Corpuscle Hemaglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a calculation of the average CONCENTRATION OF Hgb INSIDE RBC. Decreased MCHC is called HYPOCHROMIA and is seen when HEMOGLOBIN IS ABNORMALLY DILUTED IN RBC, e.g. iron deficiency anemia. Increased MCHC values are called HYPERCHROMIA and are seen when hemoglobin concentration is high in cells, e.g. burn patients.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is a calculation of the ___. This may be high in ___.
RDW calculation of VARIATION OF SIZE OF RBCs. May b ehigh in some ANEMIAS in which the variation (anisocytosis) in RBC size causes increase in RDW.
Make an X. What values go where on a hand written chart?
Top of X going clockwise: Hgb (top) Plt (right) Hct (bottom) WBC (left)
A CBC with Differential looks at the ____ that are present.
CBC with differential looks at the TYPES of WBC that are present.
Role of Neutrophils
Target bacteria and fungal infections
- Most abundant type of WBC blood cell (60-70% of WBC)
Role of Lymphocytes
Produce antibodies, fight tumor cells, respond to viral infection
- 25% of WBC count, but varies
Role of B Cells
Produce antibodies
Type of lymphocyte.
Role of T Cells
Recognize foreign substances and process them for removal
Type of lymphocyte.
Role of Monocytes
Ingestion of bacteria and other foreign particles. Clean up debris after neutrophils have done their job
- 5-10% total WBC
Role of Eosinophils
Attack parasites and play a role in asthma and allergy. Stain red
- 1-3% WBC count
Role of Basophils
Release histamines during allergic reactions. Stain blue.
- 1% or less of total WBC count, but may increase/decrease in certain disease states
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) involves ___ being removed via ___ and frozen for later use. Contains ___ from the original blood. Can be stored for ___ (how long?). Used to treat ___.
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) involves PLASMA being removed via PHARESIS and frozen for later use. Contains ALL COAGULATION FACTORS AND PROTEINS from the original blood. Can be stored for 10 YEARS (how long?). Used to treat LIVER DISEASE, COAGULOPATHIES.
Transfusions can give ___ or ___. Negative reactions to a transfusion = (go for 4!)
Transfusions can give a UNIT OF PACKED RED BLOOD CELLS (uprbc) or PLATELETS.
Bad reactions include:
(1) Fever
(2) Acute hemolytic transfusion rxn: cells clump together
(3) Allergic rxn
(4) Acute pulmonary edema
What goes where on a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) (handwritten chart)? There are 3 spots on top, 3 on bottom, and a < to the right.
Na | Cl | BUN
————————–< Glu
K | HCO3 | Cr
Which tests from the Basic Metabolic Panel are measures of kidney function?
BUN (Blood, Urea, Nitrogen)
Creatinine
What is the clinical relevance of Sodium on the BMP?
Important in muscle activity (contractions) and brain function
What is HCO3?
Bicarbonate. Critical in acid-base relationship (buffer)
What might a high or low Potassium (K) indicate?
Risk for sudden cardiac death