Week 8 Acute Lab Values Flashcards
1
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leukocytosis
A
high WBC count >11,000 from infection, stress trauma, infection, smoking pneumonia
2
Q
what is leukopenia
A
low WBC count under 5000. from bone marrow failure, radiation, chemical and HIV
3
Q
what is the most common cause of leukocytosis, and what is it due to
A
neutrophilia, from bacterial infection
4
Q
eosinohillia is caused by
A
allergic reaction
5
Q
lymphcytosis is caused by
A
viral infection and chronic bacterial
6
Q
what causes a decrease in RBC count
A
anemia, cancer, blood loss, malnutrition, surgery, iron and B12 deficiency
7
Q
what causes an increase in RBC count
A
dehydration, right HF, COPD, smoking, altitude
8
Q
what do you do when the value of HgB is below 8
A
essential daily activities only, and you hold therapy
9
Q
at what Hgb level is RT okay
A
above 10
