psyc, hematology, endocrin Flashcards

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WBC

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5-10k

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RBC

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5mil

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Hgb

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15

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Hct

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45

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platelets

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150-400k

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Liver

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Produces the clotting factor found in the blood
Filters the blood
Removes toxins

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Primary site for cell production

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Bone marrow

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Spleen

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Filters and breaks down RBC’s
Assists with lymphocyte production

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Sickle cell anemia

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Vasoocclusive crisis
Stroke like symptoms
Bone and joint pain
Splenic sequestration crisis
Priapism

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Anemia

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Hemoglobin or erythrocyte level that is lower than normal

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Leukemia

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Spleen or liver enlargement
Lymph node swelling
Fever
Frequent infections
Easy bruising
Bone or joint pain

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Lymphoma

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Spleen or liver enlargement
Lymph node swelling
Bone or joint pain

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Polycythemia

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Overabundance or overproduction of RBCs

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DIC

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First stage: Free thombin and fibrin deposits in the blood increase
Second stage: uncontrolled hemorrhage results from reduction in clotting factors

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Hemophellia

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Deficiency in factor Vlll or lX

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Multiple Myeloma

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Unexplained hemorrhage
significant weight loss
Frequent bone fractures
Pain in various locations

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Thrombocytopenia

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Low platelet count

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Thrombocytosis

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High platelet count

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Leukopenia

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Low WBC count

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Leukocytosis

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High WBC count

21
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Pituitary gland

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  1. Tiny structure size of grape
  2. Connected to hypothalamus
  3. 9 hormones
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Thyroid Gland

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  1. makes thyroxin that regulates metabolism
  2. On either side of larynx, over trachea
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Thymus

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  1. Endocrine gland and lymphatic organ
  2. Located behind sternum, above and in front of heart
  3. begins to atrophy at puberty
  4. makes thymosin
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Adrenal gland

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  1. Located on top of the kidney’s
  2. Has a medula and a cortex
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Gonads

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  1. Ovary in female
  2. Testes in male
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Pancreas

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  1. Located posterior to the stomach
  2. Endocrine and exocrine functions
27
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Graves Disease

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Goiter - enlargment of gland
Exophthalmos - bulging of eyeballs
Tachycardia
Tremors
heat intolerance

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Myxedema

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Weight gain
Thinning of hair
Cold intolerance
Constipation

29
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Thyrotoxicosis

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Malignant hyperthermia
Severe tachycardia
Exophthalmos

30
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Myxedema coma

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Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Altered Mental Status

31
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Diabetic Keto Acidosis

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Type l Diabetic
Deep rapid labored respirations
Warm and dry skin
Ketones

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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

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Type ll Diabetic
Normal to shallow respirations
Warm and dry skin
No ketones

33
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Hypoglycemia

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AMS
cool clammy skin
Diabetic history

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Cushings Disease

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Buffalo hump
Moon face
Thin skin
Edema

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Addison’s Disease

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Salt craving
Dehydration
Hyper-pigmentation of skin
Weight loss

36
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Adrenal Crisis

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Shock
Dehydration
Hyper-pigmentation of skin
Hyperkalemia

37
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Syndrome of inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone

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Low urine output
Overhydration
Hyponatremia

38
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Diabetes Insipitus

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High urine output
Dehydration
Hypernatremia