Lab values Flashcards
1
Q
creatinine
female and male
A
males: .6-1.2
females: .5-1.1
2
Q
BUN
A
10-20mg/dL
10 toesx2
3
Q
serum magnesium
A
1.8-3
(turn M on side to 3)
4
Q
serum potassium
A
3.5-5.3
eat 3-5 bananas a day
5
Q
serum sodium
A
136-145
6
Q
serum calcium
A
8-10
($8-10 milk for 2 gallons)
7
Q
prothrombin time
A
12-15s
(12-15 PT reps)
time it takes for pin prick finger to stop bleeding
8
Q
platelets
A
150000-400000
9
Q
INR
A
Normal: .9-1.1 (911)
On blood thinners:
>2.5 guard for falls
>4- could b contra for PT
>6 - bedrest
