CBC
This is the term used for a low number of WBCs
What is leukopenia?
Symptoms of this condition include palpitations, delirium, muscle cramping, flattened T waves, and a prolonged PR interval.
What is hypokalemia?
Heparin is monitored by this lab.
What is aPTT?
This blood product can be pushed and does not require a blood bank bracelet.
What are platelets?
When elevated, this test indicates the presence of heart failure.
What is BNP (Beta Natriuretic Peptide)?
This test measures how much inflammation is in the body.
What is the Sed Rate?
This condition is life-threatening can cause lethal arrhythmias. Treatment includes IV glucose and insulin.
What is hyperkalemia?
Coumadin is monitored by looking at this lab component.
What is PT/INR?
Chills, fever 1 degree above baseline, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, shock, hematuria.
What are symptoms of a transfusion reaction?
This substance is excreted by the kidneys and is performed to evaluate kidney function.
What is creatinine?
What are corticosteroids?
Major source of energy for the brain.
What is glucose?
This is the target INR for patients experiencing atrial fibrillation.
What is 2 - 3?
A protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen.
What is hemoglobin?
These contractile proteins rise 2 - 6 hours after a myocardial injury, peaks in 12 - 16 hours, and stays elevated for 5 - 10 days.
What is troponin?
Patient's who have had this organ removed often have leukocytosis.
What is the spleen?
This condition often results in brain shrinkage, causing seizures and permanent neurological deficits.
What is acute hypernatremia?
This is the antidote for Coumadin.
What is Vitamin K?
Rheumatoid arthritis and hemorrhage may be indicated by this.
What is a low hematocrit?
Low levels of this can cause a slow heart rate, low blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and diseased cardiac muscle fibers contributing to the development of heart failure.
What is thyroxine?
Presence of these indicate a recent infection process.
What are immature neutrophils?
This substance helps regulate blood pressure, control blood sugar levels, support the body's immune system, maintains normal muscle and nerve function, and controls the heart beat.
What is magnesium?
Lovenox is considered this type of heparin.
What is low-molecular weight?
These components of blood cause the blood to clot but can be affected by aspirin for it's lifespan, which is typically 5 - 7 days.
What are platelets?
When this substance is low, the body tends to "third space", and edema develops in the tissues.
What is albumin?