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Laboratory value indicating inflammation
What is erythrocyte sedimentation rate or ESR
A level whose decrease is associated with gastric malabsorption and gastric disease
What is B12?
Normal reference range of troponin I
What is <0.03 ng/mL
Laboratory values that should be monitored if an older adult is receiving furosemide
Serum levels that need to be monitored when the patient is receiving metormin
What are folic acid and vitamin B12
The reason older adults have lower specific gravity ranges
What is the inability to concentrate urine?
Common causes of electrolyte related weakness in older adults
What are hypernatremia, hyponatremia, and hypokalemia?
Laboratory value useful in monitoring congestive heart failure treatment
What is brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Traces of this may be present on a urinalysis as people age
What is protein?
Normal reference range for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
What is 0.4-4.2 mU/L
Normal reference range for serum sodium
What is 135-145 mEq/L
Reason for BUN increases in older adults
What is renal function decreases with aging?
Serum creatinine level of >5mg/dL indicates this
What is greater than 50% decrease in nephron function
Normal reference range value for alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
What is 10-56 units/L
BNP level positive for congestive heart failure
What is >100pg/mL
Excessive aspirin use can cause this
What is protein in the urine
Normal reference range for serum potassium
What is 3.5-5.3 mEq/L
Percentage of older adults that have asymptomatic bacteriuria
What is 10%-50%?
The better measure of kidney function in older adults
What is creatinine?
Iron indicator that decreases with age
What is total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Nocturia, incontinence, confusion, anorexia, and change in LOC
What are symptoms of UTI seen in older adults?
What medications can cause a higher than normal serum uric acid level
Chronic kidney disease can cause a decrease in serum levels of this electrolyte
What is potassium?
INR goal for patients receiving conventional anticoaguation with warfarin
What is 2-3?
Serum digoxin level that is considered toxic
What is 2.5ng/mL