- inflammation of the liver that can lead to abnormal function and other diseases and conditions Causes: chemical action of drugs or toxic substances (chronic alcoholism often leads to hepatitis) Most common cause is a group of viruses (viral hepatitis) - the most prevalent liver disease in the...
-provides a site for lymphocyte proliferation and immune function-destroys aged or defective red blood cells and bloodborne pathogens-stores and releases breakdown products of hemoglobin-acts as a hematopoietic site in the fetus white pulp -areas of the spleen composed mostly of lymphocytes suspended ...
function of the opening of the pharyngotympanic tubes to drain and equalize pressure in the middle ear oropharynx passageway for food and air from soft palate to the epiglottis, lined with stratified squamous epithelium, contains palatine and lingual tonsils Larynopharynx passageway for food and air...
with altered renal function, the dose needs to be decreased. Glucose and phosphorus levels are not related to digoxin toxicity. An elevated BUN could indicate altered renal function and affect the digoxin level but not the platelet level. Hemoglobin and hematocrit are not related to digoxin ...
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Is glucose normal in urine? Urochromes Cause yellow color in urine, product of hemoglobin recycling and breakdown Ninhydrin in hot water bath turns purple or dark black in the presence of proteins Protein urine test No, proteins are too big to be filtered in glomerular filtration, denotes poten...
decreased LOC or inability to arouse post operatively Serum sodium/potassium values may be abnormal because of fluid loss, blood loss, or overhydration WBC count may indicate infection if count is increased Hematocrit/Hemoglobin low values may indicate excessive blood loss ...
Subdivisions of Type 1 Diabetes 1. Type 1A: immune mediated 2. Type 1B: - idiopathic diabetes - no evidence of autoimmunity is present - strongly inherited Metabolic Abnormalities Contributing to Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes - impaired beta cell function and insulin secretion ...