Labs Flashcards
1
Q
Elevated WBC
A
Leukocytosis
2
Q
Low WBC
A
Leukopenia
3
Q
Low hemoglobin or hematocrit
A
Anemia
4
Q
Elevated platelets
A
Thrombocytosis
5
Q
Low platelets
A
Thrombocytopenia
6
Q
If CBC is normal
A
CBC shows no evidence of leukocytosis, anemia, or platelet abnormalities
7
Q
Low sodium
A
Hyponatremia
8
Q
Low potassium
A
Hypokalemia
9
Q
High potassium
A
Hyperkalemia
10
Q
Low chloride
A
Hypochloremia
11
Q
High BUN and high creatinine
A
Renal insufficiency
12
Q
High BUN with normal creatinine
A
Elevated BUN with normal creatinine
13
Q
If LFTs are high
A
Elevated LFTs (specific areas)
14
Q
If CMP is normal…
A
Unremarkable electrolytes, renal function, and liver function tests
15
Q
What are urinalysis used for?
A
UTIs and microhematuria
