General Med/ Labs Flashcards

1
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Sodium range

A

135-145

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2
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Potassium range

A

3.5-5

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3
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Chloride range (Cl)

A

95-105

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4
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Calcium range (Ca)

A

8-10

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5
Q

BUN range

A

Less than 10

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6
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Creatinine (Cr) range

A

0.6-1.2

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7
Q

Anion Gap

A

12-20

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8
Q

Serum Osmolarity

A

275-295

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9
Q

Lactate levels

A

Less than 2

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10
Q

Hemoglobin

A

Males: 14-18

Females: 12-16

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11
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Hematocrit

A

45-55%

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12
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WBC range

A

4-11k

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13
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What does an elevated BNP mean?

A

Heart Failure

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14
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How does DKA differ from HHNK

A

Low pH
Low CO2
High anion gap

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15
Q

Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, high serum os, dehydration, dilute urine indicates what? Inadequate ADH production

A

Diabetes Insipidus

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16
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Hyponatremia, low serum os, concentrated urine indicates? Too much ADH

A

SIADH

17
Q

Hyper metabolic presentation, restless, anxious, tachycardic, HTN, hyperglycemic, hyperthermic indicate what?

A

Thyrotoxic Crisis (Hyperthyroidism)

18
Q

Hypometabolic presentation, decreased LOC, bradycardic/normal HR, hypotension, hypoglycemic, hypothermic indicate what?

A

Myxedema Coma (severe hypothyroidism)

19
Q

How to treat myxedema coma?

A

Steroids

20
Q

Cullens/ Grey-turners sign? Indication and presentation

A

Indicated hemorrhagic pancreatitis

Bruising on umbilicus and flank region

21
Q

Budzinaski sign? Indicates and presentation

A

Indicates meningitis

Leg stiffness/pain when neck is flexed

22
Q

Kernigs sign? Indication and presentation

A

Indicative of meningitis

Hamstring stiffness on hip flexion

23
Q

Why is Rhabdomyolysis?

What helps diagnose it?

Treatment?

A

Excessive serum myoglobin

Flank pain, dark colored urine, elevated CK. Possibly elevated BUN/Cr, lactate, and K

Treat with fluids and bicarbonate

24
Q

What is GAMUT?

A

Ground and Air Medical Quality in Transport

25
Q

What does GAMUT define as an airway attempt?

A

Insertion of a laryngoscope or the insertion of a bougie or any airway device past the lips