Week 3: Lab Values Flashcards
1
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What do lab values tell us about? (4)
A
- liver
- kidneys
- electrolytes
*baseline trends, and everyone’s is different
1
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What type of characteristics can lab values measure? (3)
A
- serum creatinine
- liver function tests (AST/ALT)
Electrolytes - sodium and potassium
2
Q
What does an increased serum creatinine level indicate?
A
- kidney impairment
3
Q
What does a decreased serum creatinine level indicate?
A
decreased muscle mass
4
Q
What do LFT do?
A
evaluate enzymes
5
Q
What does electrolyte level tell us about?
A
Some drugs will increase levels and other drugs or decreased levels of electrolytes
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