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a low rbc, hb, hct=
anemia
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HB normal value
12-16 (15)
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Hct spin the whole blood and measure the
% of RBC in the original blood vol
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WBC normal value
5,000-10,000
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what are neutrophils
major WBC
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immature cells; normally 4% of WBC, increased with bacterial infections
bands
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mature cells, normally 60% of WBC, decreased with bacterial infections
segs
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what pathology would show an increase in eosinophils
allergic reactions
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monocytes is associated with
tb, 3% of WBC
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what are electrolytes and what is their function?
for normal body metabolism
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signs n symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance
- muscle weakness
- soreness mental changes
- dizziness
- drowsiness
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important for acid base balance and muscle function, including cardiac muscle
K
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Na is controlled by the
kidneys
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hyponatremia=
low Na, fluid loss from diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea,
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Cl levels are closely associated with
Na
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creatine and BUN is related to which function
kidney function
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what would an increase BUN indicate
kidney failure
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mucoid=
- white/gray
- chronic bronchitis
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yellow=
- wbc
- bacterial infection
- allergic
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bright red=
- hemoptysis
- bleeding tumor
- tb
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culture=
id bacteria is present
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sensitivity=
which antibiotic will kill the bacteria
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what info is obtained from a gram stain
weather is a gram - or +
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acid fast stain identifys
myobacterium tb
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APTT- activated partial thromboplastin time is used for monitoring
heparin therapy
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PT- prothrombin time is similar to APTT but it used for moniroting
warfarin (coumadin) therapy
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reflects metabolic status of pt and is a screening test for kidney disease
urinalysis
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urinalysis can indicate
UTI before blood cultures
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