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Hematology - MLA

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What are the elements of blood? Plasma, Platelets, RBC, WBC
What is the purpose of looking at a blood smear? Types of WBCs, Shapes of RBCs, Platelet Presence
RBC Indices: Size Distribution RDW
RBC Indices: Weight MCH
RBC Indices: Cell Size MCV
RBC Indices: Hemoglobin Concentration MCHC
Why would a bleeding time be ordered? A patient scheduled for surgery
What cell line do hematological malignancies originate from? Blood Cell Lineage
What are the things found on a physical exam that can point to hematological malignancy? Enlarged Lymph Nodes and Enlarged Spleen
What is a general finding, with definition, that can lead to suspicions of malignancy on a CBC? Cytopenias - A lower-than-normal number of blood cells
What is one biopsy that can be beneficial in diagnosing hematological malignancy? External Masses
What are symptoms of anemia? Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, Dizziness
What tests can be first used in the diagnosis of anemia? CBC. Reticulocyte Count
What is one type of issue and its defect that can occur with normally functioning bone marrow resulting in anemia? Intrinsic RBC defect - Membrane
What is thrombocytopenia? A decrease in number of platelets
What is a cause of thrombocytopenia? Decreased Production
What are some common bleeding disorders? Hemophilia, VWD
What happens in Hemophilia? Lack of natural clotting factor
What happens in VWD? Platelets dont stick together?
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