Patient Counseling of Laboratory Values Flashcards
1
Q
TSH levels must be checked when…?
A
When you reach 35 or have symptoms of hypo/hyper thyroidism
2
Q
How are reference ranges obtained? (any lab value)
A
Derived from testing a sample of individuals assumed to be healthy
3
Q
What is an example of taking a specimen at the wrong time?
A
Incorrect Digoxin level timing
4
Q
What is an example of a laboratory error that result from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures?
A
Checking for prostate cancer from the anus can aggravate disease
5
Q
What factors should be considered when interpreting laboratory results?
A
Baseline results Reference ranges Rate of Change Isolated result vs trend False Labs
6
Q
What are the 3As and what are they used for?
A
Ask, Affirm, Ask
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