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HUS Exam 2024 (hemolytic uremic syndrome) Questions & Answers
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HUS Exam 2024 (hemolytic uremicsyndrome) Questions & Answers
HUS - ANSWERSe. coli that leads to hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia then renal failure
cause HUS - ANSWERSundercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, unwashed veggies, unclean water
patho HUS - ANSWERSmicrothrombi in glomerular arterioles lead to occlusion of glomerular capillary
loops, resulting in renal failure
RBC and PLT damaged as they move through partially occluded BV
s/s HUS - ANSWERSpallor
high BP
fatigue, anemia
edema
oliguria
abdominal pain
neuro change
labs for HUS - ANSWERSblood, protein, pus, casts positive
elevated BUN/Cr
anemia
thrombocytopenia
leukocytosis with left shift
low Na+
high K+
high phos
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