Blood & Anemias
Abnormal variation in red blood cell shape
poikilocytosis
The medical term for shortness of breath
dyspnea
Bright red blood passed in stool
hematochezia
The most common childhood leukemia
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Hormone released from the posterior pituitary that controls water balance
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
The lab value that best reflects iron stores
serum ferritin
A breathing pattern with periods of apnea and deep respirations
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus
GERD
Projectile vomiting in an infant suggests this condition
pyloric stenosis
Condition caused by excessive ADH secretion
SIADH
This anemia is microcytic and hypochromic
iron deficiency anemia
Low oxygen levels in the blood
hypoxemia
Increased pressure in the portal venous system
portal hypertension
Genetic condition associated with meconium ileus
cystic fibrosis
Disease characterized by high urine output and low ADH
diabetes insipidus
Bone marrow failure causing pancytopenia
aplastic anemia
Pus accumulation in the pleural space
empyema
Inflammatory bowel disease affecting only the colon
ulcerative colitis
Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns is caused by lack of this
surfactant
Autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
This test detects antibodies attached to red blood cells
Coombs test
Severe lung injury with alveolar-capillary membrane damage
ARDS
Deficiency that causes fat malabsorption
bile salt deficiency
Excessive amniotic fluid is associated with this fetal malformation
esophageal atresia
Adrenal insufficiency resulting in low cortisol levels
Addison’s disease