LABS

Question 1

PT

Prothrombin time

Answer 1

11-12.5 sec

Therapeutic level 1.5-2 x value

Question 2

INR

Answer 2

Normal:0.8-1.1
Treatment of DVT: 2-3
Cardiac valve placement:3-4

Question 3

aPTT

Answer 3

30-40 sec

Therapeutic level: 1.5-2 x value

Question 4

Glucose

Answer 4

60-110

Question 5

Albumin

Answer 5

3.3-5

Question 6

ALT

Answer 6

4-36

Question 7

AST

Answer 7

0-35

Question 8

BUN

Answer 8

10-20

Question 9

Sodium

Answer 9

135-145

Question 10

Potassium

In fish, whole grains, nuts, broccoli, spinach, bananas,tomatoes

Answer 10

3.5-5

Question 11

Calcium

In cheese, ice cream, milk , spinach ,tofu

Answer 11

8.5-10.5

Question 12

Magnesium

Cashews, tofu, green leafy veggies

Answer 12

1.3-2.1

Question 13

Signs and cause of hyponatremia?

Answer 13

Lethargy, confusion, weakness, muscle cramps ,seizures, anorexia ,V& N
Need to: monitor vitals, I&O, restrict water encourage high sodium food

Question 14

Signs and causes of hypernatremia? > 145

Answer 14

Thirst, dry mucous membranes, weak, elevated temp, severe: confusion, hallucinations convulsions

Need to limit salt, increase water, administer hypotonic Iv

Question 15

Hypokalemia

Answer 15

Weak,irregular pulse, fatigue, muscle weak, cramp, decreased peristalsis, hypoactive BS, cardiac dys

Need to: high K foods, iv supplement

Question 16

Hyperkalemia >5.0 K

Answer 16

Anxiety, irritable, bradycardia, heart clock , muscle weak, abdominal cramping

Administer cation-exchange resins, glucose and insulin ,limit K

Question 17

Platelets

Answer 17

140,000-400,000