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Exam 1 - Lab Values, ABG's Flashcards

1
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male hematocrit range

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42-52%

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female hematocrit range

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37-47%

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3
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male hemoglobin range

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14-18

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4
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female hemoglobin range

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12-16

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5
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male RBC range

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4.7-6.1

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6
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female RBC range

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4.2-5.4

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7
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white blood cell count range

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5,000 - 10,000

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8
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normal neutrophil segmented percentage of WBC

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55-75%

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9
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normal neutrophil bands percentage of WBC

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0-5%

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10
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normal percentage of lymphocytes of WBC

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20-40%

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11
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what is a critical absolute neutrophil count

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anything below 1,000

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12
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what is normal absolute neutrophil count

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more than 2,000

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13
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what is normal platelet count

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150,000 - 400,000

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14
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what are the critical values of platelets

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  • less than 50,000

- more than 1,000,000

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15
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what is thrombocytopenia

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decrease in platelets

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16
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what is thombrocytosis

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increase in platelets

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17
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what is normal BUN range

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10 - 20

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18
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what is normal female creatinine range

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0.5 - 1.1

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19
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what is normal male creatinine levels

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0.5 - 1.2

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20
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what is normal sodium levels

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136 - 145

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21
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what is normal potassium levels

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3.5 - 5.0

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22
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what is normal chloride levels

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98 - 106

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23
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what is normal Co2/HCO3 range

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35-45

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24
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what is normal magnesium levels

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1.3 - 2.

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25
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what is normal calcium levels

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9.0 - 10.5

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26
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dehydration can show falsely _____ levels of Hgb and Hct

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high

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27
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over hydration can show falsely _____ levels of Hgb and Hct

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low

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28
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decreased Hct could indicate

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anemia or active bleeding

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29
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increase Hct could indicate

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chronic hypoxia or polycythemia

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30
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what is a reticulocyte

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an immature RBC

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31
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what could a low reticulocyte indicate

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low levels of erythropoietin, so inadequate RBC function

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32
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are there different kinds of anemias

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yes

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33
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high WBC count would indicate what

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infection or cancer

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34
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reason for high SEG neutrophils

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bacterial infection

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35
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what are band neutrophils

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immature neutrophils

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36
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_____ neutrophils causes _____ neutrophils to increase

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SEG……BAND

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37
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increased lymphocytes is an indication of

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viral infection

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38
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which two WBC cells would increase if there were an allergic reaction

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eosinophils and basophils

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39
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what WBC do not increase with viral and bacterial infections

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eosinophils and basophils

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40
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what neutrophils are mature

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SEGs

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41
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what neutrophils are immature

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BANDS

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42
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what is a left shift

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when an infection triggers the number of BAND neutrophils to increase

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43
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at what point will a person be placed on neutropenic precautions

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when ANC drops below 1000

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44
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what are neutropenic precautions

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no fresh fruit, cut flowers, plants, and use of meticulous hand hygiene, only healthy people can care for pt

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45
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what is polycythemia vera

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platelets pulling off, common among Mediterranean populations

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46
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would a low platelet count indicate a need for a transfusion

47
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what lab values do you pay attention to with cardiac patients

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potassium and magnesium

48
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what two lab values have a reciprocal relationship, meaning when one gets high the other gets low

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phosphorus and calcium

49
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what is more accurate in indicating the glomerular filtration rate creatinine or BUN

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creatinine

50
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decreased calcium or increase phosphorus would require what two assessments

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chvosteks sign and trousseau’s sign

51
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what is chvosteks sign

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tap the face below and in front of ear (trigeminal nerve

52
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what is trousseaus sign

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use BP cuff to cut off vessels and if hand and fingers spasm then positive sign

53
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increase or decrease in potassium would trigger what symptoms

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cardiac symptoms

54
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decreased Na would result in what symptoms

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change in LOC and muscle weakness

55
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what is hemoglobin A1C

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only done for diabetics and it related to glucose

56
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normal values of hemoglobin A1C for non-diabetics

57
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what is a good value of hemoglobin A1C for diabetic

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less that 8%

58
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what is a fair value of hemoglobin A1C for diabetics

59
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what is an uncontrolled value of hemoglobin A1C for diabetics

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greater than 9%

60
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what is the purpose of testing hemoglobin A1C for diabetics

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to test the effectiveness of medications treating Type 1 and Type II diabetes, or whether the patient is adhering to treatment regimen

61
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why would you test the Hgb A1C as opposed to fasting glucose

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HgbA1C is a better indication of glucose metabolism over the long term, whereas fasting glucose is a one time spot check

62
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increased TSH is an indication of _____thyroidism

63
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decreased TSH is an indication of _____thyroidism

64
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T3, T4, and Free T4 increased levels all indicatation of _____ thyroidism

65
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T3, T4, and Free T4 decreased levels all indication of ______thyroidism

66
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what is normal TSH range

67
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where is TSH secreted from

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the pituitary gland

68
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fatigue, delayed reflexes, irregular menstrual cycle, cold intolerance, hair loss, CHF, and hypothermia are all signs and symptoms of

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hypothyroidism

69
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hyperthermia, heat intolerance, acute, involuntary weight loss, exopthalmus, and CHF are all signs and symptoms of

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hyperthyroidism

70
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the addition of what two proteins equals the total protein

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albumin and gamma globulin

71
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albumin + gamma globulin =

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total protein

72
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normal total protein value range is

73
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what is the major function of albumin

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to maintain osmotic pressure, and as a transporter of meds, hormones, and enzymes

74
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normal albumin range

75
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a decrease in albumin would indicate

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acute/chronic infection, tissue necrosis, surgery, stress response, liver cirrhosis

76
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where is albumin produced

77
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what is normal range for gamma globulin

78
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a decrease is gamma globulin would indicate

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multiple myeloma, an inherited disorder

79
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another term for gamma globulins

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immunoglobulins or antibodies

80
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why is prealbumin measured

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to monitor patients nutritional status and liver function

81
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an increase in direct bilirubin may be a result of

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gallstones, biliary obstruction, trauma

82
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what lab value would be high with a high carb diet

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triglycerides

83
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an increase in indirect bilirubin may be a result of

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hepatoma, newborn jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis

84
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cholesterol greater than 240
HDL less than 35
LDL greater than 160
this person is at ____risk for CAD

85
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what is PTT

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partial thromboplastin time

86
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what does partial thrombroplastin time evaluate

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evaluates intrinsic clotting system

87
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what is normal PTT

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60 - 70 seconds

88
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what is APTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

89
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what is normal APTT

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30 - 40 sec

90
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what therapy is APTT used to monitor

A

IV Heparin

91
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what is the antidote for Heparin

A

protamine sulfate

92
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what is PT

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prothrombin

93
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APTT/PTT are prolonged for people with what

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clotting deficiencies such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease

94
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what does PT and INR evaluate

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extrinsic clotting system

95
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what is normal PT

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11 - 12.5 seconds

96
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what is PT used in combination with

97
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PT and INR are used to regulate what therapy

98
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what is antidote for coumadin

99
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normal range of INR is

100
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what does INR stand for

A

international normalized ratio

101
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what is normal INR

102
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what is normal urine pH

103
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what does ABG reflective function of

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lung and kidney function

104
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sample of ABG must always be sent on

105
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HCO3 (bicarb) is an acid or base

106
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CO2 (carbon dioxide) is an acid or base

107
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respiratory distress/failure, COPD, emphysema, and pulmonary edema would be a result of

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respiratory acidosis

108
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decrease in respiratory rate would result in CO2 retention causing

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respiratory acidosis

109
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hyperventilation, fever, high altitude, anxiety, shortness of breath would result in and why

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respiratory alkalosis because CO2 is being expelled quickly

110
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symptoms of respiratory alkalosis

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tachypnea, diaphoresis, seizures, syncope

111
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uncontrolled diabetes, starvation, shock, aspirin overdose, diarrhea, chronic renal failure would result in

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metabolic acidosis

112
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tachypnea, abdominal cramping are symptoms of metabolic

113
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nausea, vomiting, bradypnea, seizures are symptoms of metabolic

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