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22 Cards in this Set
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Which coagulation test checks the extrinsic pathway (factor VII) and the common pathway?
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PT
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Which coagulation test is used to check the intrinsic system (factors VIII, IX, XI, & XII) and the common pathway?
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PTT
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What is the best single screening test for coagulation disorders?
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PTT
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What is Ivy bleeding time?
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Used to be used to screen for disorders of platelet function and thrombocytopenia. IT IS UNRELIABLE & NO LONGER USED
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What is the normal values for PTT?
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< 35 sec
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T/F
ESR would be elevated for viral infections |
False
Viral infections ESR is normal |
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T/F
ESR would be elevated for bacterial infections |
True
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T/F
a platelet count of < 40,000 results in spontaneous bleeding |
True
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What might a High platelet count indicate?
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Hemolytic anemias, polycythemia, acute rheumatic fever
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What is the normal range for PT?
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10-12 sec
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What is the normal range for platelets?
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140,000-400,000
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What is a normal RBC?
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4-6 Million
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What situation would have both aminotransferases present, but AST > ALT?
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Recent Myocardial Infarction
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What situation would have both aminotransferases present, but ALT > AST?
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Acute Infectious Hepatitis
ALT > AST |
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What Biochemical factors might show up for someone who has liver problems?
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ALT>AST
CPK Bilirubin high protein high cholesterol low glucose |
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Which biochemical tests might be affected by kidneys?
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BUN, Creatinine, Uric acid, Phosphorus, K+
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What Biochemical factors might show up for someone who has liver problems?
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ALT>AST
CPK Bilirubin high protein high cholesterol low glucose |
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Which biochemical markers might show up in kidney problems?
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BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid, Phosphorus, K+
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Which biochemical markers might be affected by biliary problems?
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Bilirubin & cholesterol
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Which biochemical markers might be affected by muscle damage?
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AST, CPK
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What are the normal values for aminotransferases?
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ALT: 10-35 U/I
AST: 8-38 U/I |
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What biochemical markers might be affected by WBC disorders?
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High Protein
High Uric Acid |
