Lab values other things Flashcards

1
Q

Over time, the _________ provides an important baseline of a patient’s basic physiology. Not included are results covered in other tests.

A

metabolic panel

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2
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The basic metabolic panel measures __ analytes and calculates an anion gap.
It is used to assess kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose.

A

8

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3
Q

What is used to assess kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose

A

BMP

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4
Q

Changes in serum sodium most often reflect changes in _______ rather than sodium balance

A

water balance

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5
Q

Sodium
_______ is a serum concentration <136 mEq/L and may indicate _____.

A

Hyponatremia (low sodium)
over hydration

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6
Q

Sodium:
_______ greater than 145 mEq/L indicates need for ______

A

Hypernatremia
water.

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7
Q

______ Is the concentration of nitrogen (as urea) which is
produced in the liver and is the end product of protein metabolism and filtered by the kidneys.

A

Urea Nitrogen (BUN):

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8
Q

Urea Nitrogen (BUN) is used to help diagnosis of

A

liver and kidney diseases

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9
Q

low BUN of 6-8 mg/dL may be a sign of

A

overhydration or liver disease

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10
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a BUN of 50-150 mg/dL implies

A

serious impairment of renal function

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11
Q

What thingy?
Of the body’s total percentage 99% is located in the bones and teeth, only about 1% is found in the blood

A

Calcium

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12
Q

__% of hypercalcemia is caused
by either a malignancy or hyperparathyroidism

A

90%

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13
Q

______ used to evaluate the acid-base balance of the blood

A

Carbon Dioxide

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14
Q

_______ levels of CO2 as seen in respiratory acidosis and low levels are associated with respiratory alkalosis.

A

High

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15
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______ is used as confirmatory test to identify fluid balance and acid-base abnormalities.

A

Chloride

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16
Q

HYPER/HYPO …. choremia
is seen in dehydration and acidemia.

A

Hyperchloremia

17
Q

HYPER/HYPO …. choremia
may be the result of vomiting, over hydration and alkalemia

A

Hypochoremia

18
Q

_______ is the byproduct of creatine and produced in muscle
Filtered by the ______, levels can be used to measure renal insufficiency.

A

Creatinine
kidneys

19
Q

________ is used in the regulation of muscle and nerve excitability.
1. Primary cause of hyperkalemia is _____.
2. Hypokalemia is seen with _________ .

A

Potassium
1. renal failure
2. alkalosis, diuretic use, alcoholism and fluid loss

20
Q

Low Magnesium can cause refractory _____

A

hypokalemia
(won’t get fixed without fixing Mg)

21
Q

________ is involved in metabolism and energy production. It is needed for normal muscle contractility and neurologic functions as well as oxygen carrying
by hemoglobin.

A

Phosphorus