Chapter 6 Hematology and Immunology – Flashcards
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coagulation
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blood clotting
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basophil
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cell that releases histamine and heparin
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monocyte
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cell that destroys dead cells, cancer cells, and other matter
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neutrophil
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most common leukocyte
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eosinophil
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cell that releases chemicals to destroy parasites and pollen
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serum
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plasma without the clotting factors
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thrombocyte
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cell that gets sticky and clumps when a blood vessel is injured
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plasma
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the watery part of blood
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lymphocyte
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a white cell that produces antibodies
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erythrocyte
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cell that carries hemoglobin
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blood dyscrasia
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general term for any blood disorder
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septicemia
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severe bacterial infection of the blood
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iron-deficiency anemia
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poor-quality hemoglobin due to diet
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sickle-cell anemia
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genetic disorder that results in misshapen red blood cells
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AIDS
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viral infection of T cells
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leukemia
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a cancer that produces excessive white blood cells
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mononucleosis
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viral infection called the "kissing disease"
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Hodgkin's disease
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curable cancer of lymphocytes in lymph nodes
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immunoglobulin electrophore
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serum test can identify some cancers
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MonoSpot test
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serum test looking for antibodies
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Schilling test
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test used to detect pernicious anemia
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saliva test
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quick test for HIV
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lymphangiography
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radiological test
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Bence Jones protein
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monitors the course of multiple myeloma
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blood chemistries
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multiple tests can be done in "panels"
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thrombolytic drug
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drug that breaks down a clot in the patient's body
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corticosteroid drugs
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drugs that decrease inflammation in patients who receive donor substances
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vitamin B12
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drug that is necessary for patients with pernicious anemia
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immunosuppressants
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drugs that reduce or eliminate the rejection of transplanted organs
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platelet inhibitor drug
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Aspirin can be classified as this because it prevents blood clot formation
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anticoagulant drugs
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drugs that are taken by patients who have artificial heart valves to prevent blood clots
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erythropoietin
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drug that stimulates the red bone marrow to produce red blood cells
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antiretroviral drugs
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drugs that keep the HIV virus from reproducing
