Nutrition Labs Flashcards
1
Q
Blood Glucose
A
70-100 mg/dL
High: hyperglycemia, not enough insulin
Low: hypoglycemia, too much insulin
2
Q
Serum Albumin
A
3.4-4.8 g/dL
Low: malnutrition, liver disease
High: stress, burns, heart problems
3
Q
Prealbumin
A
12-42 mg/dL
High: kidney problems
Low: liver problems
4
Q
Globulin
A
2.3-3.4 g/dL
High: infection or inflammation
Low: liver or kidney disease
5
Q
Blood Uriah’s Nitrogen (BUN)
A
Children: 5-18
Teens- Adults: 8-21
Older Adults (90+): 10-31
High: kidney injury, dehydration
Low: low protein, malnutrition, over hydration
6
Q
Creatinine
A
Female: 0.5-1
Male: 0.6-1.2
High: kidney disease
Low: liver or muscle problems
7
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Male: 13.2-17.3
Female 11.7-15.5
High: smokers, higher blood supply
Low: anemia
8
Q
Transferrin
A
normal: 170-370
Elevated: anemia
Low: liver problem
