Module 6: Leukocytosis, Leukopenia Flashcards
1
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Physiologic leukocytosis
A
increase in WBC count due to non-pathologic factors
- stress, fear, exercise, drugs, epinephrine
2
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Pathologic leukocytosis
A
increase in WBC count above reference interval
Occurs in normal response to inflammation and tissue damage
3
Q
how to differentiate physiological from pathological leukocytosis
A
physiological has no shift to the left and no unusual WBC morphology
4
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Pathological leukopenia
A
decreased WBC below ref range.
Caused by disorders or chemicals that suppress marrow or lymph node function
