Basic metabolic Panel

Question 1

The star indicates:

Answer 1

Na

Question 2

The star indicates:

Answer 2

Cl-

Question 3

The star indicates:

Answer 3

BUN

Question 4

The star indicates:

Answer 4

K+

Question 5

The star indicates:

Answer 5

Glucose

Question 6

The star indicates:

Answer 6

Bicarbonate HCO3-

Question 7

This card indicates:

Answer 7

Creatinine

Question 8

What is the normal range of Na

Answer 8

135-145mEq/L

Question 9

Serum Creatinine

Answer 9

Normal range: 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL

high levels = renal dysfunction

Renally cleared medication will stay around longer

dose reduction may be needed

• Commonly caused by: dehydration

Question 10

Dehydartion

Answer 10

Labs: increase in SCr & BUN

BUN: SCr >20

Signs: decreased urine output, tachycardia, tachypnea, dry skin/mouth/ mucous membranes, skin tenting( reduced bounce) possible fever

Commonly caused by: diarrhea, vomiting lack fluid intake

Question 11

What is the normal range of BUN

Answer 11

Normal range: 7-20mg/dl

Question 12

What is the normal range of Ca

Answer 12

3.5-5.1mEq/L

Question 13

How is Anion gap calculated?

Answer 13

Na - Cl- Bicarb