What are the 3 different kinds of dialysis?
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MI (left ventricle)
CAD
HTN
#Hemodialysis
Chronic lung disease (R
#Peritoneal dialysis
ventricle needs to work
#Continuous renal
harder to push blood through
replacement therapy (CRRT)
pulmonary circulation if there
, is an obstructive lung disease)
Valve problems
Disorders of the pulmonary vasculature are often complications from what?
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#Coagulation disorders
#Pulmonary obstructive disorders
#Respiratory infections
A patient is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. When evaluating the CBC,
what does the provider expect to see and why?
A normal red blood cell count because leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells
only.
A high red blood cell count because the bone marrow is working to compensate for
the cancerous cells.
A high red blood cell count because the cancer triggers an acute inflammatory
reaction.
A low red blood cell count because the cancerous lymphoblasts crowd out healthy
bone marrow tissue.
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A low RBC count because the cancerous lymphoblasts crowd out healthy
bone marrow tissue.
,A long term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust is
called ______________.
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Silicosis
What happens in dehydrated patients? _________ levels are high and _______________ is
activated.
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ADH, RAAS
What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma?
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Commonly occurs on the face, presents as shiny, translucent or pearly
domes, accompanied by telangiectasis less than 6mm.
What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
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, A cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are
part of the body's immune system. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas happen
when white blood cells known as lymphocytes mutate or change.
Includes any type of lymphoma except Hodgkin's.
Lymphomas start in either B or T cells, but B-cell lymphomas are most
common.
What is a nephron?
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It is the structural and functional unit of the kidney.
It is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
What are signs of Hoshimoto's disease?
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*No early symptoms*
#Fatigue #Weight gain #Depression #Slowed heart rate
#Heavy or abnormal menstrual periods #Sensitivity to cold
#Puffiness of face #Difficulty to conceive #Dry skin
#Enlargement of thyroid gland
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid
gland.
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MI (left ventricle)
CAD
HTN
#Hemodialysis
Chronic lung disease (R
#Peritoneal dialysis
ventricle needs to work
#Continuous renal
harder to push blood through
replacement therapy (CRRT)
pulmonary circulation if there
, is an obstructive lung disease)
Valve problems
Disorders of the pulmonary vasculature are often complications from what?
Give this one a try later!
#Coagulation disorders
#Pulmonary obstructive disorders
#Respiratory infections
A patient is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. When evaluating the CBC,
what does the provider expect to see and why?
A normal red blood cell count because leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells
only.
A high red blood cell count because the bone marrow is working to compensate for
the cancerous cells.
A high red blood cell count because the cancer triggers an acute inflammatory
reaction.
A low red blood cell count because the cancerous lymphoblasts crowd out healthy
bone marrow tissue.
Give this one a try later!
A low RBC count because the cancerous lymphoblasts crowd out healthy
bone marrow tissue.
,A long term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust is
called ______________.
Give this one a try later!
Silicosis
What happens in dehydrated patients? _________ levels are high and _______________ is
activated.
Give this one a try later!
ADH, RAAS
What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma?
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Commonly occurs on the face, presents as shiny, translucent or pearly
domes, accompanied by telangiectasis less than 6mm.
What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
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, A cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are
part of the body's immune system. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas happen
when white blood cells known as lymphocytes mutate or change.
Includes any type of lymphoma except Hodgkin's.
Lymphomas start in either B or T cells, but B-cell lymphomas are most
common.
What is a nephron?
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It is the structural and functional unit of the kidney.
It is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
What are signs of Hoshimoto's disease?
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*No early symptoms*
#Fatigue #Weight gain #Depression #Slowed heart rate
#Heavy or abnormal menstrual periods #Sensitivity to cold
#Puffiness of face #Difficulty to conceive #Dry skin
#Enlargement of thyroid gland
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid
gland.
