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Define RDW. What does it indicate about health?
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Red cell distribution width. Smaller RDW may be attributed to iron deficiency. Larger RDW occurs with sickle cell patients.
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What are the five ions included in the BMP?
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Na, K, HCO3, Ca, Cl.
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SIADH causes __?
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Hyponatremia because of blood dilution.
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Name the five causes of elevated BUN levels.
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High protein diet/body building, GI bleed, CHF, renal disease, and pre-renal azotemia.
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What are the three causes of decreased BUN levels?
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Overhydration, liver dysfunction, and malnourishment.
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How can AST:ALT indicate the source of liver function?
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If AST > ALT, think EtOH. If ALT > AST, think viral.
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Name the three kinds of anemia based on MCV.
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Microcytic hypochromic (iron deficiency), normocytic (chronic disease), and macrocytic (folate or B12 deficiency).
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How do you get hypochromic microcytic red blood cells?
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Decreased iron availability. Decreased heme production. Decreased globin production.
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