Of the laboratory tests listed, the test that is most affected by hemolysis is K (potassium). Other tests that are equally affected include LH (lactate dehydrogenase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), and the CBC (complete blood count). Fe (serum iron), ALT (alanine aminotransferase, and T4 (thyroxine) are also noticeably affected. Tests that are only mildly affected include P (phosphorous), TP (total protein), albumin, Mg (magnesium), Ca (calcium), and acid phosphatase.

IV is an acceptable acronym meaning intravenous. However, IU, or international unit, is often confused with IV and thus should not be used. U should be written out as unit and QD as daily.

The pattern of antecubital veins that is predominant in most populations is the H pattern, also known as the N pattern. The veins that are most prominent in the H pattern include the cephalic, median cubital, and basilic veins. The veins that are most prominent in the M pattern, also known as the Y pattern, include the cephalic, median cephalic, median basilic, and basilic veins. Although these tv.ro patterns are the most common, some patients have atypical patterns of veins rather than the H or M configuration.

Class K fires are often caused by high-temperature cooking oils, grease, or fats. Class A fires occur with wood, paper, or clothing. Class B fires occur with flammable liquids and vapors, such as paint or gasoline. Class D fires are associated with combustible or reactive metals such as sodium or potassium.

Hydrocephalus is an increased volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain at birth and is characterized by an enlargement of the infants head. Headache, stiff neck, and fever are symptoms of meningitis, or an inflammation of the meninges of the brain. A shuffling gait, muscular rigidity, and tremor are characteristic of Parkinson's disease. Nerve pain is characteristic of neuralgia.