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You're not my "Type"
Did you "see" that CBC?
Coagulation Station
Ach! My Liver! (and kidneys)
Just Call Me Miscellaneous
100
Which type of panel provides basic hematology data?
What is CBC
100
When the WBC count is above 11,000 then you may have
What is an infection
100
My platelet count is 150,000. Is this value high, low or normal?
What is normal.
100
What is bilirubin?
What is heme byproduct from aged RBCs
100
What are the norms for K+ levels?
What is 3.5-5.0
200
My doctor says that he is worried about my sodium level. Which type of panel will he need to check?
What is BMP or CMP
200
My RBCs are low (less than 4.2) and I don't feel very well. My HGB and HCT are 10 and 36. The doctor says that I'm not bleeding anywhere. What is probably my diagnosis?
What is anemia
200
Mommy, where are platelets actually made?
What is in the bone marrow.
200
My creatinine is normal, but my BUNS are high. That's what that dirty doctor told me when I asked about my kidneys. What do you have to say about that?
What is you are dehydrated and your kidneys are fine.
200
Troponin initially elevates approximately _____ hours after the cardiac muscle is damaged
What is 4-6. Levels peak in 10-24 hours and remain elevated up to 7 days after injury.
300
This type of panel is used to detect changes in the ALT, AST, Total Protein and Total Bili
What is a liver panel?
300
What is the normal range for HGB?
What is 12-18
300
My doctor says my PTT is low. What medication will he probably give me?
What is Heparin
300
My plasma ammonia level is high. Am I sick? If so, what do I have problems with?
What is yes. Ammonia levels elevate in hepatic issues such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.
300
What does CRP stand for and what does it generally measure?
What is C-Reactive Protein and inflammatory disorders.
400
What is the difference between a CMP and a BMP?
What is that the CMP has liver enzymes also
400
My Doctor says that I am having a shift to the left. I'm right-handed, so I think I need a new doctor. What can you tell me to explain what he meant?
What is there are increased bands (immature WBCs) in the bloodstream so you may have an overwhelming infection.
400
The normal INR values for someone on Coumadin are ---
What is 2-3
400
My albumin level is 3.0. Would you expect me to have any symptoms related to the level? If so, then what would you likely see?
What is yes, albumin norms are 3.5-5.2. If low, then you would probably see edema.
400
Your patient's Digoxin (Dig) level is 2.4 What are we going to give this patient?
What is DigiBind or DigiFab. Norms are 0.8-2.0 for Digoxin.
500
My doctor says I need the type of test called a manual "differential". What does this mean?
What is that the sample is viewed under a microscope and a person counts the cells
500
My HGB and HCT are very high. I have lots of medical issues like COPD, Diabetes, a cerebrovascular accident and a cardiac dysrhythmia. Which of these pathos will affect my levels?
What is COPD - HGB carries oxygen to cells and removes the CO2 from the cells. In COPD, there is not as much oxygen so the HGB holds onto more to compensate.
500
What does ESR stand for and what does it basically monitor within the body?
What is erythrocyte sedimentation rate, inflammation
500
What are the norms for urine specific gravity?
What is 1.001-1.029
500
My amylase is 247 and my lipase is 114. Am I sick? If so, then what do I have?
What is yes and pancreatitis Amylase Normal: 25-125 Lipase Normal: 10-140