Dexter's Laboratory values | Don't Diuretic on me | Glands, Bones, and Hormones | Autoimmunity for 500 please | You take my breath away |
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What is creatine
This lab value is the best indictor of kidney function according to Hinkle
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What is loop
This diuretic class is known for being the most potent
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What is Hyperthyroidism
Clinical Manifestations of this disease are,
-Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and hand tremors -Tachycardia -Palpations -Heat intolerance -Increased perspiration -Increased appetite -Diarrhea -Weight loss -Thin skin |
What is SLE
This inflammatory, autoimmune disorder affects nearly every organ in the body
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What is Respiratory Acidosis
Common causes of me include,
Respiratory depression and Airway obstruction |
What is BUN: 10-20
This lab value measures the amount of urea in the bloodstream, what is the name of the test and normal range
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What is Thiazide and thiazide-like
This group of diuretics' is known for saving calcium
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What is Hypoparathyroidism
Emergency treatment of tetany requires administration of calcium gluconate when this uncommon disease happens
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What is RA
Initial clinical manifestation include:
-symmetric joint pain -morning joint stiffness lasting >1 hr. -swelling -warmth -erythema -lack of joint function |
What is Metabolic Alkalosis
Common causes of me include,
Severe vomiting, Excessive GI suctioning, and Diuretics' |
What is Urine Specific gravity: 1.005-1.030
An increase in this lab value can cause dark urine, what is the name of the test and normal value range
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What is Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
acetazolamide (Diamox)
Name the drug or class of drug used to treat glaucoma
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What is Corticosteroids
Medical management for a thryroid strom includes;
-Brings temp down -humidified O2 -IV Fluids -Anti-thyroid drugs -Beta Blockers and this class of drugs |
What is DMARDS
This type of drug therapy associated with RA can cause an elevation in liver and kidney enzymes
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What is COPD
While vital capacity is decreased, residual volume is increased with this Respiratory disease
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What is Hematocrit and low fluid volume
This lab value measures the percentage of red blood cells in volume of water, what is the name of the test and what does an increase in value indicate?
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What is Mannitol
This diuretic uses a hypertonic pull to remove fluid and is used to reduce intracranial pressure and edema
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What is Hyperparathyroidism
Treatments for this disorder involves,
-Parathyroidectomy -Hydration therapy -Mobility- bones subjected to the normal stress of walking give up less calcium -Diet and medications |
What is Methotrexate
This immunosuppressant drug is used to treat both RA and SLE and is associated with bone marrow depression
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What is Wheezing
This adventitious breath sound is commonly found in Asthma
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What is
PH: 7.35-7.45 PaCO2: 35-45 HCO3: 22-26
These 3 lab tests and values can tell you whether you are experiencing respiratory acidosis or alkalosis, name the tests and their normal ranges?
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What is 20mg/min
Furosemide a loop diuretic should not be be pushed faster than this rate
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What is Myxedema Coma
Clinical manifestations of this type of coma include,
-Depressed respiratory drive -Alveolar hypoventilation -Carbon dioxide retention -Hypotension -Bradycardia -Hypothermia |
What is ANA
This lab test when positive is associated with RA and SLE among other diseases and disorders, the higher the titer, greater the inflammation
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What is Xanthines
This Class of drug is only used to treat hard to control asthma and COPD because of it's narrow safety margin
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