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myxedema is the medical emergency for ? and thyroid storm is medical emergency for?
What is hypothyroidism (myxedema) and hyperthyroidism (thyroid storm)
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philadelphia chromosome is found in
What is CML
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Patients with this leukemia form typically are diagnosed at a doctor appointment for unrelated reasons, and typically die from something unrelated due to old age.
What is CLL
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auer bodies are found in
What is AML
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the mutation of what cells is characteristic of Hodgkin Lymphoma?
What is Reed-Sternberg cell
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this type of leukemia is the MC in children and are more likely to develop bacterial infections, allowing patients to be responsive to treatment. adults who develop this are often older than 50
What is ALL
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the physiologic marker for thyroid function
What is TSH
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disease that occurs due to body absorbing excessive levels of iron which can build up in the organs and tissues of the body resulting in organ damage if left untreated.MC symptoms include chronic fatigue and joint pain. May have gray or bronze colored skin. Treatment includes phlebotomy
What is hemochromatosis
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howell-Jolly bodies are associated with what type of hemolytic anemia
What is sickle cell anemia
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upon radionuclide thryroid scan for diagnosis nodules, would hyperfunctioning appear hot or cold? and would they be malignant or non malignant ?
What is hyperfunctioning nodules would appear hot and be non-malignant
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koilonychia and angular cheilitis are possible manifestations of what anemia?
What is iron deficiency
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when describing the size of vit B12 and folate deficiency, they are described as
What is macrocytic (megaloblastic)
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what would you tell a patient who presents with hyperemesis gravidarum, dehydration, and mild hyperthyroid sxs?
What is symptoms will resolve by 16wks gestation. she has transient hyperthyroidism
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alcoholics and malnourished individuals are prone to _____ anemia and vegans/vegetarians are more prone to _____ anemia. Both are necessary for DNA synthesis.
What is folate acid deficiency (alcoholics) and B12 deficiency (vegetarians)
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When describing the "size" of the anemias, iron deficiency, thalassemia and anemias of chronic disease, in addition to lead toxicity and zinc deficiency are described as
What is microcytic
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Treatments for this leukemia are typically complex, but Decadron is a staple. Patients are very responsive to treatment. What is the leukemia this treatment is used for
What is ALL
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Which of the following is NOT a complication of being Iodine Deficient? A) Miscarriage/Stillbirth B) Cretinism C) Endemic goiter D) Deafness E) Tinnitus
What is tinnitis
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in primary hyperthyroidism, what would the levels of TSH, t4, and t3 be, respectively (high, low, or normal)
What is TSH = low, t4 = high and t3 = high (opposite would be true for hypothyroidism)
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Treatment for anemia of chronic disaese include treating the primary cause, if possible, and treating the anemia via: (two possibilities)
What is transfusion and EPO (especially useful in CKD)
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the MC thyroid malignancy that has psammoma bodies (orphan-Annie eye appearance) that is the least agressive cancer. there is usually a single cold nodule. Treatment includes surgery and levothryoxine
What is papillary thryoid carcinoma
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You are given a RBC count of 4.9. With your knowledge of the rule of 3s, you expect your hemoglobin and hematocrit to be… A) Hgb 44.1, Hct 14.7 B) Hct 14.7, Hgb 44.1 C) Hct 55.2, Hgb 19.9 D) Hgb 14.7, Hct 55.2 E) Hgb 14.7, Hct 44.1
What is E) Hgb 14.7, Hct 44.1 (Hgb = RBC X 3) (HCT = Hbg X 3)
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen? A) Storage B) Filtration C) Infusion D) Immunology E)Hematopoiesis
What is infusion
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Which of the following best explains the function of Erythropoietin? A) It binds to specific receptors on the surface of erythroid precursors to stimulate RBC proliferation B) It binds to platelets, causing a stimulation of megakaryocytes and platelet production C) It binds to the WBC surfaces to stimulate antibody production D) It stimulates the kidney to produce more erythropoietin E) It binds to red blood cells and causes them to explode
What is A) It binds to specific receptors on the surface of erythroid precursors to stimulate RBC proliferation
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You have a 25 y/o female whom you have recently found to have hypothyroidism. She has very mild symptoms currently (dry skin, weight gain, and constipation). You find that her TSH is high at 24 and her FT4 is low at 0.4. She does not appear toxic and does seem to have a small, somewhat symmetric goiter with no appreciable nodules on exam. What is the best method of treatment for this patient?
What is Levothyroxine 1.6mcg/kg/day
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exophthalmous, kocher sign, atrial fib, weight loss, increased appetite, and lid lag are signs and symptoms of what disorder
What is hyperthyrodism
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