Sickle Cell
Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in this type of blood cell.
red blood cell
Your patient states, "I have been burning carpets and old furniture all day", leads you to have a high index for what kind of exposure?
Cyanide
This type of diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
Type 1 diabetes
This molecule, found in red blood cells, is responsible for binding oxygen and transporting it from the lungs to the tissues.
hemoglobin
What are the three tiny bones located in the middle ear?
Ossicles
This organ is commonly affected by sickle cell disease, leading to its damage and eventual dysfunction due to blockage of blood flow and oxygen deprivation.
spleen
A patient has stated that they have missed their dialysis appointment, if they went into cardiac arrest what medication along with the standard ACLS medications would be beneficial?
Sodium Bicarbonate
This oral medication, commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, helps lower blood sugar by improving the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
metformin
This condition, characterized by low blood pH and increased CO2 levels, causes the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to shift to the right.
acidosis or hypercapnia
This structure in the respiratory system is known for its role in gas exchange, where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide is removed.
alveoli
This is the term for the condition in which sickle-shaped red blood cells block the flow of blood in small vessels, leading to tissue damage and pain.
vaso-occlusion
A patient complains of coughing up blood and running a high fever. You should be suspicious for which medical disorder?
TB
This condition, often seen in uncontrolled Type 1 diabetes, occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones, leading to acidosis.
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
This shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve typically occurs in response to conditions like fever, exercise, acidosis, or high CO2 levels, facilitating oxygen release to tissues.
rightward shift
This component of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. It includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
autonomic nervous system
True or False: Sickle Cells have a shorter lifespan than normal red blood cells.
TRUE
This life-threatening condition, often triggered by trauma or a blockage in a blood vessel, involves a collection of air in the chest that can lead to collapse of the lung and decreased oxygen levels.
tension pneumothorax
This test is commonly used to monitor long-term blood sugar control in patients with diabetes, reflecting the average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
A1C test
An increased level of this molecule, which binds to hemoglobin and decreases its affinity for oxygen, will cause a rightward shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve.
2,3-Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG)
This part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.
medulla oblongata
What are the complications of Sickle Cell disorders?
Anemia
Infection
Stroke
Organ Damage
This condition is characterized by a widespread inflammatory response to infection, leading to multiple organ dysfunction, and is often associated with conditions like sepsis, pancreatitis, or major trauma.
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
This term refers to a complication of diabetes where blood flow to the extremities is impaired, leading to potential ulcers or infections in the feet.
diabetic neuropathy
This shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is commonly caused by hypothermia, alkalosis, or low CO2 levels, making hemoglobin more likely to hold onto oxygen and less likely to release it to tissues.
leftward shift
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, helps regulate blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into cells.
insulin