Laboratory Analysis and Diagnostic Studies Flashcards
Normal Range: Na+
135 - 145 mEq/L
Normal Range: K+
3.5 - 5 mEq/L
Normal Range: Cl-
96 - 106 mEq/L
Normal Range: Co2
22 - 26 mEq/L
Normal Range: BUN
8 - 23 mg/dL
Normal Range: Creatinine
.7 - 1.4 mg/dL
Normal Range: Glucose
70 - 110 mg/dL
______ is the primary extracellular cation.
Sodium
_____ is the primary intracellular cation.
Potassium
Tall, tented or peaked T-Waves indicate _________.
Hyperkalemia
_______ is the most dangerous abnormality.
High potassium levels
________ is a common iatrogenic cause of hypokalemia.
Lasix
High levels of _______ can result in permanent kidney damage.
Creatinine
_______ is the most essential electrolyte in the body.
Calcium
_______ are cheek muscle spasms when the facial nerves are tapped (just in front of the ear)
Chvostek’s Sign
_______ is forearm tetany when blood pressure cuff is inflated.
Trousseau’s Sign
MUDPILES acronym
Methanol Uremia DKA Propylene Glycol Isoniazid Iron Lactate Ethylene Glycol Salicylates
GOLDMARK acronym
Glycols Oxyproline L-Lactate D-Lactate Methanol Aspirin Renal Failure Ketoacidosis
Bicard Replacement Formula
.1 x (BE) x kg
Red Blood Cell Count:
5 million
Normal Hemoglobin Count
15 g/dL
Normal Hematocrit Level
45%
White Blood Cell Count
4,500/uL - 11,000/uL
Normal Platelet Count
150K/uL - 400 K/uL