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1
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Sodium

A

135-145 mEq/L

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Potassium

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3.5-5.5 mEq/L

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3
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Calcium

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8.5-10.5 mEq/L

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4
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Chloride

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95-105 mEq/L

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5
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Magnesium

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1.5-2.5 mEq/L

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Phosphorus

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2.5-4.5 mg/dl

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7
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RBC

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4.5-5.0 million

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8
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WBC

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5000-10000

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9
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Platelet

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200000-400000

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10
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Hemoglobin Female

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12-16gms

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11
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Hemoglobin Male

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14-18gms

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12
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Hematocrit Female

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40-48%

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13
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Hematocrit Male

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42-50%

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14
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HCO3

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24-26 mEq/L

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15
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CO2

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35-45 mEq/L

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16
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PaO2

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80-100%

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17
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SaO2

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> 95%

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18
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Glucose

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70-110 mg/dL

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19
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Spec. Gravity

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1.010-1.030

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20
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BUN

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7-22 mg/dL

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21
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Creatinine

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0.6-1.35 mg/dL (<2 in older adults)

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22
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Lolt

A

100-190 U/L

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23
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CPIC

A

21-232 U/L

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24
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Uric Acid

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3.5-7.5 mg/dL

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25
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Triglyceride

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40-50 mg/dL

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26
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Total cholesterol

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130-200 mg/dL

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27
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Billirubin

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<1.0 mg/dL

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28
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Protein

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6.2-8.1 g/dL

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29
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Albumin

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3.4-5.0 g/dL

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30
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Digoxin

A

0.5-2.0 ng/mL

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31
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Lithium

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0.8-1.5 mEq/L

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32
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Dilantin

A

10-20 mcg/dL

33
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Theophylline

A

10-20mcg/dL

34
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HR

A

80-100

35
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RR

A

12-20

36
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Bp

A

110-120 systolic

60-90 diastolic

37
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Temp

A

98.6

38
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FHR

A

120-160 bpm

39
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Variability

A

6-10 bpm

40
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Early Decels

A

Ok

No intervention

41
Q

Variable Decels

A 
Change position 
Stop pitocin
Apply o2
Increase IVF rate
Contact dr if problem persists
42
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Late Decels

A 
Change position
Stop pitocin
Apply o2
Increase IVF rate
Contact dr if problem persists
43
Q

Coumadin

A

PT 10-12 seconds control
1-1/2-2X control
Vitamin k

44
Q

Heparin
Lovenox
Dalteparin

A

PTT 30-45 sec control

Protamine sulfate

45
Q

Rule of Nines

A 
Head 9%
Arms 18%
Back 18%
Legs 36%
Genitalia 1%
46
Q

Resp Acid

A

Ph dec
Co2 incr
Hco3 incr

47
Q

Metabolic acid

A

Ph decr
Co2 decr
Hco3 decr

48
Q

Resp alk

A

Ph incr
Co2 decr
Hco3 decr

49
Q

Metabolic alk

A

Ph incre
Co2 incre
Hco3 incr

50
Q

Addison’s disease

A

Inadequate production of cortisol
Incre sodium intake
Meds - cortisone preparations

51
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Cushing’s disease

A

Overproduction of cortisol
Restrict sodium intake
Observe for signs and symptoms of infection

52
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Tx of spider bites

A

RICE

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate extremities

53
Q

Tx of sickle cell crises

A

HHOP

Heat
Hydration
O2 pain meds

54
Q

5ps of Fractures and Compartment Syndrome

A

S/Sx

Pain
Pallor
Pulselessness
Polar

55
Q

Gallbladder Disease

A 
Fair 
Fat
Forty 
Five pregnancies
Flatulent
56
Q

Tort

A

Negligence false imprisonment, assault and battery

Results in injury

57
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Negligence

A

Failure to do something that a reasonable person would

58
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Malpractice

A

Unskillful and faulty medical / surgical tx

59
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Slander

A

Oral defamation, false and malicious words

60
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Assault

A

Threaten a person with bodily harm or injury

61
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Battery

A

Actually touching a patient

62
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Placenta Previa

A

Painless bleeding. Bright red

63
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Abruptio Placenta

A

Pain board like abdomen .. Dark blood

64
Q

Somogyi Phenomen

A 
Type 1 dm
Normal or increase BG levels at bedtime
BG drops in early morning 2-3am
Tx increase bedtime snack
Tx decrease intermediate insulin (NPH Lente)
65
Q

Dawn Phenomenon

A

Decrease in tissue sensitivity to insulin
Occurs between 5-8am
Tx give intermediate insulins (NPH AND Lente) @ 10pm

66
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Beta Blockers

A

“LOL”

Blocks the effect of epi or norepinephrine

Decrease afterload and contractility

Decrease Bp and HR

Helps vessels open up and improve blood flow

Propranolol (Inderal)
Metoprolol (lopressor and toprol xl)
Atenolol (tenormin)
Carvedilo (coreg)

DON’T GIVE TO ASTHMATICS
DON’T GIVE TO DM

67
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ACE Inhibitors

A

Promote vasodilation and dieresis

Decrease the secretion of aldosterone

Get rid of sodium and h2o
Retain potassium

Enalapril (vasotec)
Fosinopril (monopril)
Captopri (capoten)

Used for HTN and heart failure

Watch for:
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
Renal dysfunction
Angioedema (laryngeal spasms FATAL)
Dry non-productive cough
68
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Calcium Channel Blockers

A

Reduces Bp

Prevents CA from entering cells of the heart and blood vessels

Decrease heart rate, angina, irregular heart beat

Verapamil, cardizeum, norvasc

69
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Diuretics

A

HCt, lasix - does not spare potassium

Aldacton - spares potassium

70
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Digoxin Toxicity s/sx

A

Nauseated and Halo

71
Q

Dilantin

A

DO NOT MIX

72
Q

Albumin effects what?

A

Effects fluid levels

73
Q

Pre-Albumin shows what?

A

Nutritional Status

74
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Neutropenic Isolation

A

WBC under 2

Neutrophil absolute under 1500

75
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Renal Failure Lab Values

A

BUN and Creatinine

76
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Liver Failure lab values

A

Bilirubin, AST, ALT

77
Q

Pancreas

A

Lipase and Amylase

78
Q

Gallbladder

A

AST, ALT

Carafate given

79
Q

When someone is alcoholic what organs do u look at

A

Liver and pancreas

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