Laboratory Findings
13-18 g/dl
12-16 g/dl
What is normal hemoglobin for men and for women?
vitamin deficiency that causes extremity numbness, red, beefy and shiny red tongue
What is a cobalamin (B12) deficiency?
(hint: pernicious anemia)
Swelling or eyelids, lips and tongue
What is angioedema?
dangerous immune response/reaction after eating peanuts, drinking a glass of milk
What is food hypersensitivity
Small purplish red pinpoint lesions
What is petechiae?
<99,999
What is a low platelet count?
condition not making enough RBC's
What is anemia?
ensure a patent airway, epinephrine IM, establish IV, Nebulized albuterol, IV corticosteroids
What is treatment for anaphylactic shock?
inhibit en-zymes required for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication
What is antiretroviral (ART) therapy?
best qualified to address the multiple issues about genetic testing for patients who are considering having children with a family history of an autosomal recessive disorder.
What is a genetic counselor?
Calcium > than 10.5 mg/d
What is hypercalcemia?
Abnormal Hgb (Hemaglobin S), Red Blood Cell stiffins and elongates, sickle shape in response to low O2 levels.
What is a Sickle Cell Anemia?
Epipen 0.3mg one time dose given in an emergency treatment during a severe allergic event.
What is epinephrine?
Frequent Hand washing, receiving vaccines and avoiding large crowds, regular activity and good nutrition
What does COVID-19 health prevention cover?
This is problematic, this invades adjacent tissues and may spread to distant organs.
What is a Malignant Tumor?
136-145 mEq/L
What is normal sodium level?
an autosomal disorder which may be asymptomatic until the patient is older. Asymptomatic genetic testing can be beneficial in guiding lifestyle and childbearing choices.
What is polycystic kidney disease?
wasps, bee stings, ants, bumble bees, and yellow jackets
What can be potential insect venom?
stimulates proliferation of T & B cells, boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer, reaches all parts of your body through the blood stream.
Immediate findings of crackles in the lung bases and acute pulmonary edema requires immediate attention
What is Interleukin-2?
Cleaning the injury with half strength peroxide
activated partial thromboplasting time (aPPT) 30-40 seconds. If <30sec or >40 sec this will be adjusted.
What is heparin?
High doses of Opioids, Blood transfusion, oxygen, hydration
What is treatment for sickle cell anemia?
Taking when not needed. Saving 1/2 for another day. Sharing with a family member who is sick.
What causes antibiotic resistance?
tunneling when a cotton tipped applicator is placed in the wound and there is a narrower lip around the wound, usually widen as the wound deepens.
What is undermining?
Cook foods thoroughly, Avoid public transportation,and talk to oncologist before having any dental work
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