Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
Sodium
A
135-145 mEq/L
2
Q
Potassium
A
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
3
Q
Chloride
A
98-106 mEq/L
3
Q
Bicarbonate
A
24-31 mEq/L
4
Q
Calcium
A
8.8-10.4 mg/dl
5
Q
Phosphorus
A
2.5-4.5 mg/dl
6
Q
Magnesium
A
1.8-3.6 mg/dl
6
Q
Normal serum osmolarity
A
275-290 mOsm/kg
6
Q
Normal urine osmolarity
A
200-800 mOsm
6
Q
Urine specific gravity
A
1.005-1.030
Increased= decreased urine volume
Decreased= increased urine volume
6
Q
BUN
A
10-20 mg/dl
Increased = decreased renal function
6
Q
Normal anion gap
A
8-12 mEq/L
High anion gap = >16 mEq/L
7
Q
Creatinine
A
0.7-1.4 mg/dl
7
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7
Q
Hematocrit
A
Males = 42% - 52%
Females = 35% - 47%
High = dehydration & polycythemia
Low = overhydration & anemia
