Laboratory tests
WBC norms
What is 4-10.8 /mm^3
The normal pH values
7.35-7.45
obstructed airway, audible wheezes but does not respond to therapy
Status Asthmaticus
Unequal lung expansion and dyspnea
What is a pneumothorax
Vitamin B 12 activates this, which can be tested as a lab value
What is intrinsic factor
PT/INR tests for
What is Warfarin
Type of anemia that shows a lack of Vitamin B12
What is pernicious anemia
Medications that cause white coating on the tongue
What is Steroids (fluticasone/salmeterol inhaled meds)
Includes use of a large needle to drain fluid
What is thoracentesis
Fluid Volume deficit may cause crisis
What is Sickle Cell Anemia
Normal Platelet Count
What is 150,000-400.000 x 10^3/ul
Expected ABGs with COPD and pneumonia
What is Respiratory acidosis
sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea indicates
What is a pulmonary embolus
severe cough/fatigue/fever with consolidation on Xray
What is pneumonia
antidote to Warfarin
Vitamin K
APTT normal values
What is 30-40 seconds
Vitamin B 12 activates this, which can be tested as a lab value
What is intrinsic factor
What does PEEP stand for
What is Peak End Expiratory Pressure
Blood tinged sputum/night sweats
what is pulmonary tuberculosis
Apheresis may be necessary
Hypertension is a symptom
likely to have blood clots
Before this injection, the hemoglobin levels should be checked
What is Epoetin injection
Pt. on morphine, difficult to awaken with Respiratory rate of 8 would likely have what ABG classification
What is respiratory acidosis, failure
Fluid collected between the space in your lungs and the sac surrounding your lungs
What is pleural effusion
treatment for pt with complex rib fracture, paradoxical chest movement, confusion and dyspnea
what is rapid intubation
Pt reports back pain and difficulty breathing after a transfusion of PRB is started
What is a transfusion reaction. disconnect the transfusion and infuse normal saline