Labs, Vitamins, and Electrolytes Flashcards
A, D, E, K
-You have to take in fat with these so they can be absorbed.
Fat- Soluble Vitamins
Needed in the Liver to increase clotting factor and decrease risk of hemorrhage
Vitamin K
Calcium can not be absorbed without what vitamin?
*hint: effects bone density
Vitamin D
*Vit. C and D are a pair, Taking Ca is no use without the D
What LAB value determines the amount of Calcitonin produced, stored, and released by C cells?
Serum Calcium Levels (Thyrocalcitonin)
What does the parathyroid gland secrete to regulate CALCIUM?
PTH=parathyroid hormone
What kind of relationship do CALCIUM and PHOSPHORUS have?
Opposite
^Ca=Low Phosphorus
Low Ca=^Phosphorus
**If both LOW or ^, then the pt. has a Hyper/Hypo Parathyroid disorder
What does PTH affect?
* there are 3
Bones, Kidneys, and GI Tract
Dark Leafy Greens are high in what vitamin?
Calcium
What is the normal range for serum sodium levels?
136-145 mEq/L
Albumin levels
Normal= 3.5-5g/dL
Albumin Critical
2.8-malnutrition
Lipase levels are a marker for what organ?
Pancreas
**Lipase
NA is a maker for what assessment?
Electrolytes
BUN is a marker for what organ?
Renal Fxn
BUN
Fruits & Vegetables are high in what vitamin?
Fiber
Greek Yogurt, lean meats; poultry; eggs; seafood; beans, peas, and lentils; nuts and seeds; and soy products. Fish and red meat
Are High in what Vitamin?
Foods High in Vit. B12
Animals and Animal Byproducts
Mostly plant-based sources
—>nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, whole grains, tofu, rice and vegetables.
—>paired together at meals or throughout the day to make a complete protein
Incomplete Proteins
Cirrhosis Pt. Diet
Prune, orange, and grapefruit juices are high in what Vit.?
Potassium
Foods that help eliminate odor with a colostomy
—>yogurt, buttermilk, cranberry juice, and parsley.
Decreased Odor for COLOSTOMY pt.
Foods that cause odor w/ a colostomy are many and include
—>alcohol, beans, turnips, radishes, asparagus, onions, cucumbers, mushrooms, cabbage, eggs, and fish.
Increases Odor for COLOSTOMY pt.
Aldosterone, a hormone produced by the ADRENAL GLAND, is responsible for balancing what 2 electrolytes?
NA and K
Hyper= ^NA, Low K
Hypo= Low NA, ^ K
Blood Glucose level Normal
70 to 110 mg/dL
Blood Glucose Level
Normal 70-110 mg/dL
What primarily does an increased HR and a decreased BP indicate?
Dehydration
What would a High BUN and a Normal Creatinine lab indicate?
Dehydration
If a pt. is in a 10/10 of pain. What 2 vital signs will also be elevated r/t a response from the Sympathetic Nervous System?
Elevated BP & HR
