Resp Flashcards
1
Q
Chylothorax is associated with which abnormality?
A anaemia
B neutrophil
C leucopenia
D pancytopenia
E thrombocytopenia
A
Pancytopenia, for association with lymphoma
2
Q
What causes oxygen dissociation curve to shift LEFT
A
Low H+ (alkalosis)
Low CO2
Low temp
Low DPG
Met hb
CO hb
Fetal hb
Increase affinity of Hn for oxygen, so less offloading
3
Q
What causes RIGHT shift of oxygen dissociation curve (Bohr Shift)
A
High CO2
High H+
High DPG
High temp
HbSS
4
Q
How do Carboxy-hb and Met-hb affect oxygen dissociation curve
A
Left shift
5
Q
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