psyc, hematology, endocrin Flashcards
WBC
5-10k
RBC
5mil
Hgb
15
Hct
45
platelets
150-400k
Liver
Produces the clotting factor found in the blood
Filters the blood
Removes toxins
Primary site for cell production
Bone marrow
Spleen
Filters and breaks down RBC’s
Assists with lymphocyte production
Sickle cell anemia
Vasoocclusive crisis
Stroke like symptoms
Bone and joint pain
Splenic sequestration crisis
Priapism
Anemia
Hemoglobin or erythrocyte level that is lower than normal
Leukemia
Spleen or liver enlargement
Lymph node swelling
Fever
Frequent infections
Easy bruising
Bone or joint pain
Lymphoma
Spleen or liver enlargement
Lymph node swelling
Bone or joint pain
Polycythemia
Overabundance or overproduction of RBCs
DIC
First stage: Free thombin and fibrin deposits in the blood increase
Second stage: uncontrolled hemorrhage results from reduction in clotting factors
Hemophellia
Deficiency in factor Vlll or lX
Multiple Myeloma
Unexplained hemorrhage
significant weight loss
Frequent bone fractures
Pain in various locations
Thrombocytopenia
Low platelet count
Thrombocytosis
High platelet count
Leukopenia
Low WBC count
Leukocytosis
High WBC count
Pituitary gland
- Tiny structure size of grape
- Connected to hypothalamus
- 9 hormones
Thyroid Gland
- makes thyroxin that regulates metabolism
- On either side of larynx, over trachea
Thymus
- Endocrine gland and lymphatic organ
- Located behind sternum, above and in front of heart
- begins to atrophy at puberty
- makes thymosin
Adrenal gland
- Located on top of the kidney’s
- Has a medula and a cortex
Gonads
- Ovary in female
- Testes in male
Pancreas
- Located posterior to the stomach
- Endocrine and exocrine functions
Graves Disease
Goiter - enlargment of gland
Exophthalmos - bulging of eyeballs
Tachycardia
Tremors
heat intolerance
Myxedema
Weight gain
Thinning of hair
Cold intolerance
Constipation
Thyrotoxicosis
Malignant hyperthermia
Severe tachycardia
Exophthalmos
Myxedema coma
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Altered Mental Status
Diabetic Keto Acidosis
Type l Diabetic
Deep rapid labored respirations
Warm and dry skin
Ketones
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome
Type ll Diabetic
Normal to shallow respirations
Warm and dry skin
No ketones
Hypoglycemia
AMS
cool clammy skin
Diabetic history
Cushings Disease
Buffalo hump
Moon face
Thin skin
Edema
Addison’s Disease
Salt craving
Dehydration
Hyper-pigmentation of skin
Weight loss
Adrenal Crisis
Shock
Dehydration
Hyper-pigmentation of skin
Hyperkalemia
Syndrome of inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone
Low urine output
Overhydration
Hyponatremia
Diabetes Insipitus
High urine output
Dehydration
Hypernatremia
