UA Flashcards
1
Q
Value an adult male
A
3.5–8.0 mg/dL
2
Q
Value an adult female
A
2.8–6.8 mg/dL
3
Q
Panic value
A
Greater than 12 mg/dL
4
Q
Purpose
A
To monitor serum uric acid during treatment for gout
To aid in the diagnosis of health problems
5
Q
Decreased level
A
Wilson’s disease, proximal renal tubular acidosis, folic-acid-deficiency anemia, burns, pregnancy
Drug influence:
6
Q
Increase level
A
Gout, alcoholism, leukemias, metastatic cancer, multiple myeloma, severe Graham Sierra, hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic mellitus, etc.
