Pump it Up
What are 4 elements included in a CBC lab test?
WBCs, platelets, RBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit
What is the pulmonary function test used to assess obstructive and restrictive disorders?
spirometry
What is the role of a target cell in the endocrine system?
have receptors to receive hormones causing a response
What are 3 risk factors linked to lymphomas?
EBV infection, immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorders, HIV
What is the term that describes low white blood cells often seen in cancer patients following treatment?
leukocytopenia
What is a risk factor for someone with thrombocytosis?
DVT
What type of hospital room is used with an active tuberculosis patient?
negative pressure room, isolation
What is the pathological process leading to Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas
What is the primary role of PT with heart failure patients?
cardiac rehab, lifestyle modifications, and energy conservation
What are the classic symptoms of diabetes, often referred to as the 3 P's?
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What vitals are indicative of orthostatic hypotension?
Drop of SBP of 20 or greater; drop of DBP of 10 or greater
What are 3 obstructive pulmonary disorders?
COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma
What is a metabolic bone disease characterized by an imbalance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts causing a decrease in bone density?
Osteoporosis
What is the pathology of leukemia?
malignancy/cancer of bone marrow stem cells, myeloid or lymphoid stem cells
What is a descriptive term used for coughing up bloody secretions?
hemoptysis
What is a serious complication of Hemophilia?
hemophilic arthropathy, intracranial hemorrhage, or liver failure...
What are the 3 categories of pneumonia?
Community-acquired; Healthcare-acquired; aspiration
What are the 3 primary causes of death in obese patients?
CV disease, Type 2 DM, Cancer
What is the primary goal of treatment for a myocardial infarction?
reestablish flow of blood
What is the term used to describe the thick, waxy, swollen skin seen in someone with severely advanced hypothyroidism?
myxedema
What is anemia?
Decrease total number of erythrocytes in the blood or a decrease in hemoglobin, thus a decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity
What is a restrictive pulmonary disorder?
a condition that decreases chest wall expansion and lung volume
What two hormone are deficient in primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)?
cortisol and aldosterone (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids produced in the adrenal cortex)
What are 2 risk factors for developing an acquired lymphedema?
infection, surgery, cancer, radiation
What is the definition of metabolic disorders?
Disorders affecting the normal process of metabolism resulting in too little or too much cellular production of a substance.