Lab Abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
High T3/T4 (+) Low TSH
A
Hyperthyroidism
2
Q
Low T3/T4 (+) High TSH
A
Hypothyroidism
3
Q
Low T3/T4 (+) Low TSH
A
Secondary Hypothyroidism
problem is with pituitary gland
4
Q
Sodium Effects
A
CNS
5
Q
Low Sodium
A
Confusion Tiredness Salt Craving Abd. Cramping SEIZURES
6
Q
High Sodium
A
Water Craving
Weakness
SEIZURES, DEC LOC
7
Q
Potassium
A
Cardiac
8
Q
Low Potassium
A
Cardiac abnormalities/u wave
Leg cramps
DEC DTR
DEC GI, DEC BS
9
Q
High Potassium
A
Cardiac arrest
Weakness
INC GI, INC BS
10
Q
Calcium
A
Neuro
11
Q
Low Calcium
A
Weak bones/teeth
Severe muscle cramping
INC DTR, SZ
Chvoek/Trousseau sign
12
Q
High Calcium
A
Bone Pain
Lethargy
DEC DTR
13
Q
Magnesium
A
Neuro + Cardiac
14
Q
Low Magnesium
A
Tremors/Confusion
Tachycardia
INC DTR
15
Q
High Magnesium
A
N/V
Vasodilation/Hypotension
Cardiac Arrest
DEC DTR
