These three labs will show that a pt. has anemia..
What is -RBC -Hematocrit -Hemoglobin?
200
Diagnosed wtih the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome, a genetic marker...
What is chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?
200
HCT...
What is hematocrit?
200
A drug that is best absorbed in an acidic environment...
What is Iron/Ferrous Sulfate?
200
Shift to the left...
What is an increase in bands/stabs, indicates acute bacterial infection.
200
A patients Hgb lab draw would show these numbers if they have mild anemia...
What is 10-14 g/dL?
300
A cancer that produces mature lymphocytes with involvement of B-cells...
What is chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
300
B12...
What is Cobalamin?
300
The drug given to patients after dialysis...
What is Epogen?
300
Normal band range...
What is 0-8%?
300
A patients Hgb lab draw would show these numbers if they have severe anemia...
What is <6 g/dL?
400
A new chemo-agent for CML that prevents activation of tyrosine kinase, an enzyme needed for growth of CML cells...
What is Gleevac?
400
MDS...
What is Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
400
Allopurinol is used for high levels of uric acid in gout and what other disease...
What is Leukemia?
400
Normal MCV (mean corpuscular volume)...
What is 80-100fL?
400
What kind of environment is needed for a pt. with iron deficiency needed to absorb it orally?
What is acidic?
500
Causes splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, lyphadenopathy, bone pain, meningeal irritation, and oral lesions...
What is when leukemic cells infiltrate patient's organs?
500
CAUTION...
What is :
C=change in bowel or bladder habits
A=a sore that doesn’t heal
U=unusual bleeding or discharge
T=thickening or lump in the breast or other part of body
I=indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O=obvious change in a wart or mole
N=nagging cough or hoarseness
500
Major drug class used to treat side effects of sickle cell disease...
What is Opiods?
500
{[[Daily Double]]}
Increase in Hgb over 18g/dL, or hematocrit over 55% may indicate...
Polycythemia Vera
500
Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B12 deficiency that is caused by a lack of?