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Lab Values Flashcards

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What is a CBC

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Complete blood count — provides results regarding the concentration of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets in a bloods sample

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Which test is routine to identify presence of infection, inflammation, and allergens?

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WBC count
Reference value is 5-10 10^9/L

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> 11.0 10^9/L WBC result

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trending upward
- Could be because of infection, cancer, surgery, trauma, stress, smoking, obesity, congenital, chronic inflammation, CT disease
- May presents with fever, malaise, lethargy, dizziness, bleeding, bruising, unintentional weight loss

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Clinical implication of HIGH WBCs

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  1. SYMPTOM-based approach when determining appropriateness for activity, especially in the presence of fever
  2. Consider timing of therapy session due to early-morning low level and late afternoon high peak
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< 4.0 10^9/L WBC result

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trending downward
- May be because of viral infections, chemo, aplastic anemia, autoimmune disease, hepatitis
- Presents with anemia, weakness, fatigue, fever, headache, SOB

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Clinical implications of LOW WBC’s

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  1. SYMPTOM-based approach when determine appropriateness for activity, esp. in presence of fever
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< 1.5 10^9/L WBC result

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REALLY LOW
0.5-1.0 = mod neutropenia
<0.5 = severe neutropenia
- May be because of stem cell disorder, bacterial or viral infection, and radiation
- Presents with low grade fever, skin abscesses, sore mouth, pneumonia sxs

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Clinical implications of really low WBCs

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Neutropenic precautions !!
1. Also symptom-based, esp. with fever

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Which test assesses anemia, blood loss, bone marrow suppression?

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Hemoglobin count
Reference value: males = 14-17 g/dL^13
Reference value: females = 12-16 g/dL^13

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HIGH hemoglobin

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polycythemia
- May be because of CHD, severe dehydration, COPD, CHF, severe burns, high altitude
- May present with orthostasis, presyncope, dizziness, arrhythmias, seizure, SYMPTOMS OF TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATACH, MI, ANGINA

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Clinical implication of HIGH hemoglobin

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  1. Symptom-based approach, monitor symptoms, collaborate with inter professional team
    High critical value >20 g/dL can lead to clogging of capillaries as a result of hemoconcentration
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LOW hemoglobin

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Anemia
- May be because of hemorrhage, nutritional deficiency, cancer, renal disease, stress to bone marrow, RBC destruction
- May present with decreased endurance and activity tolerance, pallor, and tachycardia

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Clinical implication of LOW hemoglobin

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  1. Monitor vitals esp. SPO2 to predict tissue perfusion since they might present with tachycardia and OH
  2. Low critical value of <5-7 can lead to heart failure or death
  3. <8 — symptom based approach
  4. Consult with team about how to go about monitoring
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What assess blood loss and fluid balance

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Hematocrit levels
Reference values: males = 42-52%
Reference values: females = 37-47%

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What about HIGH hematocrit

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polycythemia
- May be caused by burns, eclampsia, severe dehydration, higher altitude, hypoxia because of pulmonary conditions
- May present with fever, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, easy bruising/bleeding

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Clinical Implications of HIGH hematocrit

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  1. High critical value >60% can cause spontaneous blood clotting
  2. Symptom based approach with activity, monitoring symptoms, collaborating with team
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Low hematocrit

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anemia
- May be caused by cancer, dietary deficiency, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cirrosis, RA, hemorrhage, high altitude
- May present with pale skin, headache, dizziness, cold hands/feet, chest pain, arrhythmia, SOB

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Clinical implications of LOW hematocrit

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  1. Low critical value <15% can lead to cardiac failure/death
  2. Patients may have impaired endurance and progress slowly with activity
  3. Monitor vitals esp. SPO2
  4. If <25% symptom based approach with consult with team because might need transfusion
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Reference value for platelets

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140-400 k/uL^13

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HIGH platelets

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thrombocytosis >140 k/uL^13
- May be caused by splenectomy, inflammation, cancer, stress, iron deficiency, infection, hemorrhage, high altitude, trauma
- May present with weakness, headache, dizziness, chest pain, tingling in hands/feet

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Clinical implications for HIGH platelets

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  1. Symptom based approach for activity, monitor symptoms
  2. Elevated levels can lead to venous thromboembolism
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LOW platelets

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thrombocytopenia <150 k/uL
- May be caused by viral infection, nutrition deficiency, cancer, radiation, chemo, live disease, pre-menstraul and postpartum
- May present with petechiae, ecchymosis, fatigue, jaundice, spleenomegaly, risk for bleeding

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Clinical implication of LOW platelets

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  1. In presence of severe thrombocytopenia <20 = symptom based approaches and collaborating with team regarding possible transfusion
  2. Fall risk awareness!! Risk of spontaneous hemorrhage
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INR ranges

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INR = international normalized ration (serum viscosity thing)
Normal = 0.8-1.2
Therapeutic range for stroke prophylaxis = 2.0-2.5
Therapeutic range (VTE, PE, atrial fib) = 2.0-3.0
Therapeutic range for higher risk patients = 2.5-3.5
Therapeutic range for patients with lupus = 3.0-3.5
Patient at high risk for bleeding = >3.6

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What test assesses primary determinant of extracellular fluid volume

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Electrolyte panel — sodium !!
Reference value = 134-142 mEq/L^13

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HIGH sodium values

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hypernatemia >145 mEg/L
- May be caused by increased sodium intake, severe vomitting, CHF, renal insufficiency, Cushing, DM
- May present with irritability, agitation, seizure, coma, hypotension, tachycardia, decreased urinary output

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Clinical implications of hypernatremia

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  1. Impaired cognitive status
  2. Seizure precautions for patients with past medical history
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Low sodium values

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hyponatremia <130 mEg/L
- May be caused by diuretic use, GI impairment, burns/wounds, hypotonic IV use, cirrosis
- May present with headache, lethargic, decreased reflexes, N/V, diarrhea, seizure, coma, OH, pitting edema

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Clinical implications for LOW sodium

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  1. Impaired cog status
  2. Monitor vitals secondary to risk of OH!
30
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What test would show important function of excitable cells like nerves, muscles, and heart

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Electrolyte panel — POTASSIUM
Reference value = 3.7-5.1 mEg/L^13

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