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A patient with chronic liver disease is likely to exhibit which of the following albumin levels?
A patient with chronic liver disease is likely to exhibit which of the following albumin levels?
- Decreased albumin levels due to impaired synthesis (correct)
- Elevated albumin due to increased synthesis
- Unpredictable albumin levels unrelated to liver function
- Normal albumin levels within the range of 3.5 - 6.0 g/dL
A patient presents with significant edema and ascites. Which alteration in albumin production or loss might contribute to these clinical signs?
A patient presents with significant edema and ascites. Which alteration in albumin production or loss might contribute to these clinical signs?
- Decreased albumin levels due to kidney disease (correct)
- Dehydration
- Increased albumin synthesis, leading to fluid retention.
- Hyperinfusion of albumin
In evaluating a patient with a suspected chronic condition, why might albumin levels be a more useful indicator than prealbumin levels?
In evaluating a patient with a suspected chronic condition, why might albumin levels be a more useful indicator than prealbumin levels?
- Prealbumin levels are only affected by liver disease.
- Albumin's longer half-life provides a better indication of chronic conditions. (correct)
- Albumin has a shorter half-life, reflecting acute changes more accurately.
- Prealbumin is affected by hydration status more than albumin.
A patient who has undergone a recent hyper infusion of albumin would likely exhibit which of the following?
A patient who has undergone a recent hyper infusion of albumin would likely exhibit which of the following?
Which of the following conditions would most likely lead to decreased albumin levels due to increased catabolism?
Which of the following conditions would most likely lead to decreased albumin levels due to increased catabolism?
A patient presents with a wound that is draining continuously, resulting in a significant fluid loss. This loss is most likely to directly contribute to decreased albumin levels through which mechanism?
A patient presents with a wound that is draining continuously, resulting in a significant fluid loss. This loss is most likely to directly contribute to decreased albumin levels through which mechanism?
A patient with a history of congestive heart failure is being evaluated. How could this condition potentially impact albumin levels?
A patient with a history of congestive heart failure is being evaluated. How could this condition potentially impact albumin levels?
A patient is admitted with severe burns covering a large percentage of their body. Besides fluid loss, how do burns typically impact albumin levels?
A patient is admitted with severe burns covering a large percentage of their body. Besides fluid loss, how do burns typically impact albumin levels?
Which condition is likely to increase the risk of developing low albumin levels due to inadequate protein intake?
Which condition is likely to increase the risk of developing low albumin levels due to inadequate protein intake?
Which condition can lead to decreased albumin levels as a result of blood or fluid loss?
Which condition can lead to decreased albumin levels as a result of blood or fluid loss?
Flashcards
What is Albumin?
What is Albumin?
A transport protein in the blood that maintains oncotic pressure.
What is the normal albumin range?
What is the normal albumin range?
3.5 - 6.0 g/dL
What is albumin level testing indicated for?
What is albumin level testing indicated for?
Evaluation of chronic illness, liver disease, and nutritional status.
What causes increased albumin levels?
What causes increased albumin levels?
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What causes decreased albumin levels?
What causes decreased albumin levels?
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Study Notes
Albumin (Alb)
- Normal range is 3.5 - 6.0 g/dL
Indications
- Used in the evaluation of chronic illness, liver disease, and nutritional status.
Description
- It is a transport protein in the blood.
- It helps maintain the oncotic pressure of the blood.
- Albumin levels drop if synthesis is slowed, protein intake is inadequate, or there are increased losses.
- Due to the long half life of albumin, the results are a good indicator of chronic illness rather than acute illness.
Increased levels
- Dehydration causes increased levels
- Hyper infusion of albumin causes increased levels
Decreased levels
- Inadequate intake
- Liver disease
- Inflammation
- Chronic disease
- Losses from fistula, hemorrhage, kidney disease, and burns
- Overhydration
- Increased catabolism
- Congestive heart failure
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