Polycythemia Flashcards
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What can cause relative polycythemia? 4
A
Diarrhea, vomiting, polyuria, sweating (horses)
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What is relative polycythemia?
A
Dehydration
2
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What will a relative polycythemia PVC look like?
A
60-70%
3
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What will primary polycythemia PVC look like?
A
> 70%
4
Q
What are two causes of primary polycythemia?
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Congestion
Myeliproliferative disorder
5
Q
What causes congestion/cyanosis
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Sluggish flow do to increased blood viscosity and decreased cardiac output
6
Q
What are two symptoms of congestion?
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Decreased blood flow and CNS signs
7
Q
What is a myeloproliferative disorder?
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On the stem cell level
8
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What us secondary polycythemia?
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Due to erythropoietin increase in response to hypoxia
