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Hyperthyroidism
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Increase T4 decreased TSH
May mimic mania |
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Hypothyroidism
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Decreased T4, increased TSH
May mimic depression |
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Calcium level
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Normal is 8.8 to 10.5
Low levels may lead to confusion, muscle spasms and convulsions as well as ECG changes and QT prolongation High levels may lead to fatigue, weakness, anorexia, behavioral changes, shortened QT prolongation, heart block |
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Sodium level
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Normal value is 135 to 140
Increased levels. May result from dehydration excessive salt ingestion diabetes insipidus and drug use. Effects of increased level include convulsion, thirst, fever, tachycardia, restlessness Decreased doubles may result from Addison's disease, renal disorders, drugs such as lithium, vasopressin, or diuretics. Effects of decreased levels may includ confusion, seizures, low blood pressure, weight gain, edema |
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Magnesium level
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Normal value is 1.3 to 2.1
Increased levels may result from Addison's disease, renal failure, and dehydration; increased levels may result in muscle weakness, bradycardia, and skeletal muscle contraction a nerve function issues Decreased may result from alcoholism, diabetic ketoacidosis, G.I. losses from vomiting diarrhea, pregnancy induced hypertension. May present and depression, irritability, increased reflexes and muscle weakness, convulsions |
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Chloride level
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Normal value is 98-106
There are no specific symptoms associated with increased or decreased |
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Potassium level
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Normal value is 3.5 to 5.1
Increased levels may result from insulin depression see infection dehydration and may cause muscular skeletal weakness, and ECG changes including narrow and Taller T waves, shorten QT interval (mild), depressed ST segment, prolonged PR interval, widened QRS complex leading to cardiac arrest (severe) Decreased levels may result from laxative abuse, trauma, Cushing syndrome, anorexia nervosa, diet deficiencies. Chronic marijuana use can increase potassium level |
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Liver functions test
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Used to monitor liver disease or damage caused by drugs
Elevated levels indicate damage |
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Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)
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Used to evaluate and monitor a patient with known or suspected alcohol abuse because levels rise even after ingestion of only small amounts of alcohol
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