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What is Pernicious anemia? lack of intrinsic factor and decreased b12
Pernicious anemia s/s beefy red tongue fatigue
paresthesia of hands/feet
What are the types macrocytic anemias Pernicious anemia
folate deficiency anemia >103mm
causes of macrocytic anemias liver disease low b12 or folate
gastrectomy malabsorption alcoholism
Types of microcytic anemia iron deficiency
anemia of chronic disease late stage lead poisoning, thalassemias MCV <87mm
Some signs of microcytic anemia occult blood in stool menorrhagia
Characteristics of normocytic anemia anemia of chronic disease, sickle cell, impaired bone marrow, hemolytic
anemia, 87-103mm
What is the primary storage for iron ferritin >100 = normal
increased ferritin is caused by? inflammatory disease, hepatitis, CRF,
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What does transferrin do? regulates iron absorption and transport in body, low levels = protein
malnutrition, >200 is normal
total iron binding capacity (TIBC) high when iron low 240-450
> 400 with iron deficiency anemia
Hormone levels in Primary hypothyroidism? High TSH, low T3 and T4
Hormone levels in Secondary hypothyroidism low TSH, low T3/T4, malfunction of pituitary
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? What are the hormone autoimmune thyroiditis, high TSH, low T3/T4
levels associated ?
Myxedema s/s puffy face with hypothyroid
What is Grave's disease? autoimmune disorder leading to hyperthyroidism, patients have antibodies
mimicking TSH, high T4/T3
Primary Hyperthyroidism hormone levels Low TSH High T3,T4
excessive iodine uptake causes: hyperthyroidism
first lab test for thyroid disorders TSH
TSH improves after ___ weeks of levothyroxine 6-8 weeks
subclinical hypothyroid hormone levels elevated TSH, normal T4 and Free T4
PTU, methimazole does what treat hyperthyroidism- agranulocytosis and liver disease SE
prevalence of HTN after 65 years of age is ____________ higher in women
When does DBP stabilize? age 50 and older but SBP worsens
nocturnal BP dipping at night by 15%. non-dipper = high risk for CVD and renal disease
most effective medications for decreasing Left ACE inhibitors
Ventricular Hypertrophy
Stage 1 HTN blood pressure 140-159/90-99
stage 2 HTN blood pressure >160/>100
HTN Emergency blood pressure >180/120 with end organ damage
How do you treat emergency blood pressure Treat with IV nitroprusside, labetalol, Clonidine, Cardene
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What is Pernicious anemia? lack of intrinsic factor and decreased b12
Pernicious anemia s/s beefy red tongue fatigue
paresthesia of hands/feet
What are the types macrocytic anemias Pernicious anemia
folate deficiency anemia >103mm
causes of macrocytic anemias liver disease low b12 or folate
gastrectomy malabsorption alcoholism
Types of microcytic anemia iron deficiency
anemia of chronic disease late stage lead poisoning, thalassemias MCV <87mm
Some signs of microcytic anemia occult blood in stool menorrhagia
Characteristics of normocytic anemia anemia of chronic disease, sickle cell, impaired bone marrow, hemolytic
anemia, 87-103mm
What is the primary storage for iron ferritin >100 = normal
increased ferritin is caused by? inflammatory disease, hepatitis, CRF,
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What does transferrin do? regulates iron absorption and transport in body, low levels = protein
malnutrition, >200 is normal
total iron binding capacity (TIBC) high when iron low 240-450
> 400 with iron deficiency anemia
Hormone levels in Primary hypothyroidism? High TSH, low T3 and T4
Hormone levels in Secondary hypothyroidism low TSH, low T3/T4, malfunction of pituitary
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? What are the hormone autoimmune thyroiditis, high TSH, low T3/T4
levels associated ?
Myxedema s/s puffy face with hypothyroid
What is Grave's disease? autoimmune disorder leading to hyperthyroidism, patients have antibodies
mimicking TSH, high T4/T3
Primary Hyperthyroidism hormone levels Low TSH High T3,T4
excessive iodine uptake causes: hyperthyroidism
first lab test for thyroid disorders TSH
TSH improves after ___ weeks of levothyroxine 6-8 weeks
subclinical hypothyroid hormone levels elevated TSH, normal T4 and Free T4
PTU, methimazole does what treat hyperthyroidism- agranulocytosis and liver disease SE
prevalence of HTN after 65 years of age is ____________ higher in women
When does DBP stabilize? age 50 and older but SBP worsens
nocturnal BP dipping at night by 15%. non-dipper = high risk for CVD and renal disease
most effective medications for decreasing Left ACE inhibitors
Ventricular Hypertrophy
Stage 1 HTN blood pressure 140-159/90-99
stage 2 HTN blood pressure >160/>100
HTN Emergency blood pressure >180/120 with end organ damage
How do you treat emergency blood pressure Treat with IV nitroprusside, labetalol, Clonidine, Cardene
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