Kidney Function Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
BUN Reference Values
Trending upward vs downward caused by?
A
6 - 25 mg/dL
Upward: Renal failure
Downward: Hepatic disease
2
Q
Serum Creatinine Reference Values
Trending upward vs downward caused by?
A
Female: 0.4 - 1.1 mg/dL
Male: 0/7 - 1.3 mg/dL
Upward: Renal disease
Downward: Liver disease, autoimmune disease
3
Q
Clinical implication for upward trending BUN and serum creatinine
A
Decreased activity tolerance