Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Flashcards
1
Q
Chloride
A
Cl
High=dehydration
2
Q
Bicarbonate
A
HCO3
high=possible respiratory disease
low=hyperventilation
3
Q
Glucose
A
high=hyperglycemia
low=hypoglycemia
4
Q
Creatinine
A
high=renal insufficiency or renal failure
5
Q
Blood Urea Nitrogen
A
BUN
high-renal insufficiency or renal failure
6
Q
Potassium
A
K
high=hyperkalemia (poor kidney function)
low=hypokalemia
7
Q
Sodium
A
Na
high=hypernatremia (dehydration)
low=hyponatremia (dehydration)
