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Red Blood Cells
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Male = 4.6-6.2 Female = 4.2-5.2
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Hemoglobin
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Male = 14-18 g/dl Female = 12-16
A direct measure of oxygen carrying capacity of the blood |
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Hematocrit
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Male = 42-52% Female = 36-48%
The percentage of blood that is composes of erythrocytes |
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Platelet Count
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150,000 - 400,000
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White Blood Cell
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4.5-10
Increase: occur during infection Decrease: marrow suppression and chemo |
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Sodium
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135-145
Hypernatremia: greater than 145. Caused by sodium overload or volume depletion. S/sx: thirst, lethargy, muscle twitching, irritability Hyponatremia: 136 or less. Caused by true depletion or dilution. S/sx: agitation, anorexia, muscle cramps, nausea |
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Potassium
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3.5-5.0
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Chloride
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96-106
Reduced by metabolic alkalosis Increased by metabolic or respiratory acidosis |
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CO2
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22-30
Decreased: acidosis Increased: alkalosis |
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Glucose
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60-110
Hyperglycemia: s/sx: increased thirst, increased urination, and increased hunger. Hypoglycemia: s/sx: sweating, anxiety, blurred vision, trembling, weakness, and altered mental status. |
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BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
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6-20
End product of protein metabolism. Excreted by kidneys. High-dehydration, high protein intake, GI bleeding Low-severe liver damage, low protein diet, overhydration, malnutrition |
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Serum Creatinine
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0.6 -1.2
Increase indicates worsening renal function. |
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Total Protein and Albumin
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Total protein = 5.5-9.0
Albumin = 3-5 Related to liver status. Low caused by liver dysfunction. S/sx: peripheral edema, ascites, pulmonary edema. |
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Serum Calcium
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8.5-10.8
Hypocalcemia: caused by low serum proteins, decreased intake, loop diuretics, hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency. S/sx: fatigue, memory loss, hallucinations. Hypercalcemia: caused by malignancy or hyperparathyoidism, Pagers disease. S/sx: lethargy, psychosis, cerebellar ataxia. |
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Phosphate
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2.6-4.5
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Magnesium
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1.5-2.2
Primarily eliminated by the kidneys. Hypomagnesemia: caused by excessive losses from GI tract or kidneys. S/sx: Weakness, get any. increased reflexes, personality changes Hypermagnesemia: caused by increased intake in the presence of renal dysfunction, hepatitis, and Addison's disease. S/sx: at 2.5=tachycardia, flushing, sweating at 10-15=flaccid paralysis, EKG changes over 15=respiratory distress and asystole |
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Protein Content in Urine
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150 mg/day, greater than or equal to 30 ml/hr
Protein in urine is an indication of hemodialysis, high BP, UTI, CHF, diabetic nephropathy |
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INR
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2.0-3.0
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Cap refill
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3 seconds or less
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Specific Gravity
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1.005-1.030
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PR Interval
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0.12-0.20
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QRS Duration
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0.04-0.10
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Heart Rate
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60-100
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Total Cholesterol
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Less than or equal to 200
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LDL
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Less than or equal to 130
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HDL
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Greater than or equal to 40
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Triglycerides
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Less than or equal 150
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BMI Normal
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18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-30 Obese = above 30 |
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ABGs
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pH = 7.35-7.45
PaO2 = 80-100 PaCO2 = 35-45 HCO3 = 22-26 |
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Coumadin
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Vitamin K
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Calcium Gluconate
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Morphine/Narcotic
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Narcan
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Acetaminophine
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Mucomyst/Acetylcystine
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Heparin
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Protamine Sulfate
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