Hematologic System
Which organ releases Erythropoietin?
Kidney
Name one roll of the lymphatic system
Immune defense
Fluid Balance
What is it called when your body attacks itself?
Autoimmune disease
What WBC count would indicate an infection?
>10,000
What does Erythropoietin do?
Direct the bone marrow to make more RBC's
Give an example of natural passive immunity
breastfeeding
What is the best way to prevent infection?
Handwashing
What does a platelet count of 75,000 tell us?
You're going to have a bleeder
What patient would receive B12 injections?
Pernicious anemia
Where do T-lymphocytes mature?
Thymus
What autoimmune disease presents with a butterfly rash?
Lupus
Which laboratory value best indicates kidney function?
Creatinine
What shape are RBC's with someone who has sickle cell anemia?
C-shaped
Give an example of active artificial immunity
Vaccines
What is a distinguishing symptom of fibromyalgia
pain without painful stimuli
What would a platelet count of 75,000 you?
You've got a bleeder!
Provide 2 examples of ways to care for someone with neutropenia
avoid crowds
no fresh fruit
avoid sick people
What's the distinguishing difference between non-hodgkin lymphoma and hodgkin lymphoma?
Reed-Sternberg cells
What allergy is important to identify before a CT with contrast?
Shellfish
What would a platelet count of 75,000 tell you?
You've got a bleeder!