1
Q
why is d-dimer elevated in severe liver failure?
A
cleared by the liver - builds up over time
2
Q
what can the labs of severe liver failure trend towards?
A
look like DIC (milder and gradual increase over time though)
3
Q
hyperkalemia is assoc w/ (acidosis/alkalosis)?
A
acidosis
4
Q
causes of hyperkalemia
A
inc intake
cellular injury
acidosis
renal failure
Lab Med
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
# Cards
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1 - Intro2
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2 - Blood Component Therapies13
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3 - Hem/Onc 11
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4 - Hem/Onc 21
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5&6 - Microbio 1&214
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7 - Chemistry 113
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8 - Chemistry 24
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9 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids1
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10 - Use and Abuse of Tests2
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11 - Radiology Intro5
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12 - IR2
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13 - Chest Imaging 16
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14 - Chest Imaging 22
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15 - Musculoskeletal Imaging8
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16 - Abdominal Imaging4
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17 - Transfusion Reactions19
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18 - Imaging Indications0
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19 - Breast Imaging6
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20 - Neuroimaging2
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21 - Liver Case4
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22 - Hemostasis in Pregnancy14
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23 - Molecular Diagnostics7
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24 - Lab Management4
