Fluid & Volume
Primary cause of hypertonic hypernatremia
Hyperglycemia
High levels of this lipoprotein is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk
HDL
A condition that can occur in malnourished patients during the initiation of calorie delivery, characterized by imbalance of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and glucose.
Refeeding syndrome
The scientific name for red blood cells
erythrocytes
This labs value is used to assess kidney function and can also tell you about hydration status.
BUN
Scientific term for plasma osmolality >292 mOsm/kg H20
hypertonic
Represents average blood sugar control over three months
HgA1c
Low albumin levels affect this electrolyte mineral, warranting a correction formula to accurately assess levels.
Calcium
Macrocytic anemia
Elevated levels of these two enzymes reflect liver function.
AST/ALT
Low plasma volume
Hypovolemic
Urinary levels represent uncontrolled hyperglycemia
Ketones
An increase in this electrolyte can lead to a decrease in serum calcium levels, stimulating the release of parathyroid hormone.
Phosphorus
Altitude can increase values of this anemia test.
hematocrit
Albumin and pre-albumin are not good indicators of protein malnutrition when this lab is elevated
C-reactive protein
Diuretics typically cause hypovolemia and a change in sodium called
hypernatremia
Pancreatitis often occurs when this lab gets >1000
Triglycerides
The calcium supplement form with the most superior absorption rates.
Calcium citrate
When these B-vitamins are deficient, Hgb and Hct are low and MCV is high.
Folate and B12
High pH, low PaCO2 and decrease in plasma HCO3 concentration
Respiratory alkalosis
This disease or condition is the most common cause of hyperkalemia.
renal insufficiency / kidney disease
The fasting blood glucose level that warrants a diabetes diagnosis.
>126 mg/dL
Elevated levels of this electrolyte found in meat, beans, and milk are common in renal insufficiency.
Phosphorus
In iron deficiency anemia, Hgb, Hct, MCV are low and this globulin protein is high.
serum transferrin
This hepatic protein has a short half-life of 2-3 days and is a POSSIBLE indicator of protein status.
pre-albumin