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Disease Pathology & Management Flashcards

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  1. A physician writes an order for 'CBC with diff' for a patient with suspected infection. Which component of this test most directly helps identify a bacterial infection?

    Answer: White blood cell count and differential

    An elevated WBC count with increased neutrophils on the differential typically points to a bacterial infection.

  2. A patient admitted with COPD exacerbation has an order for 'O2 at 2 L/min via NC.' What does NC stand for?

    Answer: Nasal cannula

    NC means nasal cannula, the common low-flow oxygen device used for COPD patients.

  3. Which laboratory test is most commonly ordered to monitor long-term blood glucose control in a diabetic patient?

    Answer: Hemoglobin A1c

    Hemoglobin A1c reflects average blood glucose over roughly the past 2-3 months.

  4. A patient with suspected myocardial infarction will most likely have which blood test ordered STAT?

    Answer: Troponin

    Troponin is the preferred cardiac biomarker for detecting heart muscle damage in a suspected MI.

  5. A patient with a diagnosis of C. difficile infection requires which type of isolation precautions?

    Answer: Contact precautions

    C. difficile spreads through spores on surfaces and hands, so contact precautions are required.

  6. An order reads 'Heparin drip per protocol; aPTT q6h.' Why is the aPTT test ordered?

    Answer: To monitor the anticoagulant effect of heparin

    The aPTT measures clotting time and is used to adjust heparin dosing.

  7. A patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure is likely to have which order to monitor fluid status?

    Answer: Daily weights

    Daily weights help detect fluid retention, a key sign of worsening heart failure.

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