Hematology
Pt presents with low H&H, low MCV, and high ferritin. Dx?
ACD
The type of cell associated with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Reed-Sternberg Cells.
Diarrhea - non bloody, abd pain, N/V, traveled recently.
Campylobacter Jejuni.
Retroviruses must use this type of enzyme.
Reverse transcriptase.
Primary symptom associated with Pinworms.
Perianal itching.
General anemia associated with low RBCs, low WBCs, low PLTs.
Aplastic Anemia.
Population most affected by ALL.
Kids.
Describe the MoA of A-B Toxins.
B portion binds, A portion shuts down the cell or releases exotoxins.
Listeria is the only Gram (+) bacteria to release this type of toxin.
Endotoxin.
When I spelunk, to the chagrin of Dr. Molina, what am I putting myself at risk of inhaling?
Fungal Spores.
Pernicious anemia causes a deficiency of (noun) (Not B12).
Intrinsic Factor.
Peripheral Smear finding unique to AML.
Auer Rods.
Pathophys of Cholera's rice water stools.
Prevention of the absorption of Na and Cl, leading to the secretion of Cl and water from cells.
HIV group and type that affects the US.
HIV-1, Group M, Type B.
Give the general name for parasites that are ...
1. Unicellular.
2. Worms.
3. Bugs
1. Protozoa.
2. Helminths.
3. Ectoparasites.
Explain at least two of the TEG values.
R - Intrinsic clotting factors.
K - Fibrinogen, PLT #
Alpha Angle - ^
MA - PLT # and function
G - Entire coag cascade.
LY30 - Fibrinolysis.
Mutated gene in Polycythemia Vera, full name.
Janus Kinase 2 Gene.
Primary focus in the treatment of sepsis.
Correct perfusion/hemodynamics/VOLUME.
Congenital Pathogens.
Toxoplasma Gondii.
Other agents (Parvovirus B19, Syphilis, VZV, Listeria).
Rubella.
CMV.
Herpes Simplex Virus 2.
Flagellate protozoan.
Trichomonas.
What is the treatment for recurrent Sickle Cell Anemia Crises?
Hydroxyurea.
Hematological neoplasm associated with overproduction of plasma cells.
Multiple Myeloma.
List at least two of the SIRS criteria with values.
Temp >38(100) or <36(96)
Resp >20 or PaCO2 <32mmHg
Pulse >90
WBC >12 or >10% Bands
Why can HSV survive forever in the dorsal root ganglion, unaffected by antivirals and the immune system?
Remains in latency so the immune system does not detect them and antivirals usually target viral replication, which it does not do in latency.
Fungal infection associated with the San Joaquin Valley.
Coccidiomycosis.