Exam 3-protein Iron Flashcards
0
Q
Nitrogen balance equation
A
Dietary protein/6.25 -UUN -4gram/day
1
Q
Normal UUN
A
6-17 grams per day
2
Q
Low UUN
High UUN
A
Low in diet
High in diet, diuresis, GI bleeding
3
Q
Normal BUN range
A
8-23 mg/dL
4
Q
Low BUN
High BUN
A
Liver disease
Renal fail or dehydration or CHF
5
Q
Normal albumin range
A
3.5-5.0 gram/dL
6
Q
Low albumin
High albumin
A
Severe malnutrition (kwashiorkor), chronic disease, acute injury/infection, over hydrated
Dehydration
7
Q
Normal nitrogen balance range
A
-.2 to .2
