Endocrine
this condition typically presents with slow pulse, cold skin, weakness, sluggish, weight gain
hypothyroidism
involuntary contraction of the mouth resulting in clenched teeth
Trismus
meaning decrease in number of platelets
thrombocytopenia
caused by overproduction of cortisol or excessive use of cortisol or similar corticosteroid hormones
cushing syndrome
Initial primary concern with psycosis/behavioral emergency
Your safety
Livers role in hematology reference
produce clotting factors
the process of the breakdown of glycogen to glucose
glycogenolysis
thoughts, ideas, or perceived abilities not based in common reality
Delusions
due to their shape what 2 things occur with RBCs in sickle cell disease
Function of ADH
reabsorption of sodium and water in the renal system, helps as a vasopressor
bizarre contortions of the face
dystonia
Bonus: Treatment?
difference between Hodgkin and non Hodgkin lymphoma?
hodgkin lymphoma is a painless slow progressive enlargement typically in the spleen and lymph nodes.
non hodgkin can be aggressive and affect multiple organs
Name 2 signs/symptoms that occur when your aldosterone levels are low
weakness, dehydration, inability to maintain an adequate BP, unable to properly respond to stress
You can hear what people say or see words on a page, but you have trouble making sense of what they mean
receptive aphasia
DIC phases?
Phase 1: Defibrination- increase in free fibrin and thrombin deposits which are broken down leading to bleeding
Phase 2: uncontrolled hemorrhage and decreased clotting factors