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Lab Interpretations Flashcards

1
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Albumin Low

A

Liver disease
Kidney disease
Malnutrition
Infection

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Albumin High

A

Dehydration

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Bun High

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Low kidney function (kidneys filter blood urea nitrogen)

  • high nitrogen tube feedings/high protein diet
  • GI bleeds
  • dehydration (false high)
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Low Bun

A

Over hydration/ Hypervolemia
liver damage (liver makes BUN from protein metabolism)
Not enough protein in diet
rhabdomyolysis

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Total Protein

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Liver or Kidney disease
Malnutrition
(changes with hydration)

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Pre-albumin

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Low: Malnutrition

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Creatinine

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Best Indicator of kidney function
-breakdown of muscle & protein metabolism and is released at a consistent rate

HIGH in low kidney function: Kidney’s are unable to eliminate toxins

LOW with muscle atrophy

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PT/INR

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Evaluates body’s clotting ability

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PTT

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Measures effectiveness of Anticlotting drugs

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Normal VS

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RR: 12-20
HR: 60-100
BP: 120-80

140/90 Hypertension
180/120 Hypertensive crisis!

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