Labs

Question 1

TSH

Answer 1

0.5-5.0 Mu/L

Question 2

Symptoms of hypothyroidism mimic symptoms of

Answer 2

depression

Question 3

symptoms of hyperthyroidism mimic symptoms of

Answer 3

mania

Question 4

when T3 and T4 are high that is indicative of _____ and what happens to TSH_____

Answer 4

hyperthyroidism
TSH secretion decreases

Question 5

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (7)

Answer 5

Heat intolerance, agitation, anxiety, irritability, tachycardia, mood swings, weight loss

Question 6

When T3 and T4 are low it is indicative of ____ and what happens to TSH ?

Answer 6

hypothyroidism
TSH secretion increases

Question 7

S/S of hypothyroidism (4)

Answer 7

cold intolerance, lethargy, weight gain, decreased libido

Question 8

If client has TSH of 0.4 what do we know about the client?

Answer 8

when TSH is low, T3 and T4 is high =HYPERTHYROIDISM

Question 9

if TSH is 7.0 we know that

Answer 9

TSH is high so T3 and T4 is low =hypothyroidism

Question 10

AST levels
ALT levels

Answer 10

AST 5-40U/L
ALT 5-35 U/L
LIVER

Question 11

Labs to order for a new client (8)

Answer 11

metabolic parameters
screen for diabetes
CMP (kidney and liver, electrolyte, blood glucose)
Lipid panel (cholesterol, triglycerides =for CV health)
A1C- average blood sugar over past 2-3 months
CBC
Thyroid
Vitamin D
urinalysis

Question 12

Labs for patient who has gout and hepatitis (3)

Answer 12

serum uric acid levels**
liver function
CBC

Question 13

Labs to monitor for patients on antibiotics (4)

Answer 13

CBC
Renal function test (Creatinine/BUN)
Liver function test (AST/ALT)
electrolytes (serum sodium, potassium, chloride)

Question 14

serum creatinine

Answer 14

serum creatinine (0.6-1.2mg/dl)

Question 15

BUN

Answer 15

BUN (10-20mg/Dl)

Question 16

urine proteins

Answer 16

Urinalysis check for proteins in urine, large amounts of protein 4+ can indicate kidney disease

Question 17

Sodium levels

Answer 17

135 and 145 meq/L