Lab Values + Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
RBC normal levels
A
3.6-5.8
2
Q
WBC normal levels
A
4,500-11,000
3
Q
Hemoglobin normal levels
A
14-15.5
4
Q
Hematocrit normal levels
A
36-52%
5
Q
Normal Bleeding time
A
3-8 minutes
6
Q
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Normal?
A
< 30
7
Q
CO2 normal range
A
35-45
8
Q
HCO3- Normal range
A
22-26
9
Q
paO2
A
80-95
10
Q
normal potassium levels
A
3.5-5
11
Q
Normal phosphorus levels
A
2.5-4.5
12
Q
Normal sodium level
A
135-145
13
Q
Normal calcium levels
A
8.2-10.2
14
Q
Magnesium range
A
1.6-2.6
15
Q
Urine Specific Gravity
A
1.005-1.030
16
Q
Serum Biomarkers
A
- Troponin
- CK-MB
- BPN
17
Q
Troponin
A
- Released after myocardial damage
- The more troponin -> the more damage (normally undetectable if healthy)
- MI related
18
Q
Predictor (serum risk assessment)
A
- hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-reactive Protein)
- Homocysteine
Don’t forget to check HgbA1C!!
19
Q
Homocysteine
A
Amino acid result breakdown of dietary protein
- When levels are elevated, blood clotting may increase and the vascular endothelium may be damaged
- TREAT: with folic acid/B vitamin complex (supplements/diet!!!)
20
Q
C-reactive protein
A
Reflective of endothelial inflammation
- TREATMENT: lower levels by giving aspirin, smoking cessation, exercise lipid-lowering agents, Omega-3,
- ONLY PRESENT IF INFLAMMATION IS THERE!
21
Q
Serum Lipids
A
- Triglycerides (<150 mg/dl)
- HDL (high density) (40-60 mg/dl)
- LDL (low density) (<100)
- TC (total cholesterol) (<200)
22
Q
Triglycerides
A
< 150
23
Q
HDL
A
40 - 60
24
Q
LDL
A
< 100
25
TC (total cholesterol)
< 200
26
CPK-MB
Creatine phosphokinase-MB
- A cardiac marker used to assist diagnoses of an acute myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, or myocarditis
- Found in heart muscle
27
BUN
8-21
28
Creatinine
0.5 - 1.2
29
Chloride Normal Levels
97 - 107
