Signs & Symptoms
Fatigue, Restlessness, Increased reflexes (progress to seizure and coma), Extreme thirst, Decreased urine output, dry mouth/dry skin
What is hypernatremia
There are 4 components of whole blood
What are RBC, WBC, Platelets, Plasms
A patient with hepatitis has elevation in these liver markers
What are AST/ALT
Abnormality in this electrolyte causes altered mental status and confusion
What is Sodium
Which type of panel would you expect to be ordered for Hgb/Hct
What is Hematology
Confusion, reflexes hyperactive, Arrhythmias, Muscle spasms, tetany, seizures, Positive Trousseau's , Signs of Chevostek's
What is hypocalcemia
What lab value you would expect to be elevated when a patient comes in with a fever and a productive cough
What are WBC's
You would expect a patient with jaundice, dark colored urine and pale stool to have decreased ______ level
What is Albumin (Hypoalbuminemia)
What are the 3 major electrolytes in the human body
What are sodium, chloride and potassium
Which type of panel would you expect to be ordered for Sodium and CO2
What are BMP or CMP
Muscle weakness, decreased Urine output, Respiratory Failure, Decreased cardiac contractility, Early signs of muscle twitching, Rhythm changes
What is hyperkalemia
Decrease in this substance causes a patient with anemia to feel tired
What is HGB/oxygen
Gallstones would cause an increased in ________
What is Alk Phos (Alkaline Phosphatase)
Potassium abnormality in this electrolyte could cause a patient to have ____________
What are palpitations
What is the range for Potassium levels
What is 3.5-4.5
Seizures/Stupor, Abdominal cramping, Lethargic, tendon reflexes, Loss of urine and appetite, Orthostatic hypotension, Shallow respirations, Spasms of muscles
What is hyponatremia
Dehydration causes Hematocrit levels to be
What is elevated Hgb/Hct levels
You would expect elevation of this protein in a patient with Jaundice
What is Bilirubin (Hyperbilirubinemia)
A patient on dialysis you would expect these kidney markers to be elevated
What are BUN/CR
A patient with a WBC level of 11,00 may have
What is an infection
Renal Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Cellular Movement of K+ from intracellular to extracellular, Excessive K+ intake, Drugs (Spironolactone)
What is hyperkalemia
Anticoagulants interfere with the function of this cell
What are Platelets
A patient Albumin level is 3.0 and is presenting with edema, is this lab value elevated or decreased, what is the normal range
What is decreased, 3.5-5.2
Diarrhea causes these electrolytes to be altered
What are Bicarb and Chloride
A patient's Platelet count is 150,000 is this value low, normal or high
What is normal