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The main lab used for patients taking warfarin is the ______.
The main lab used for patients taking warfarin is the ______.
INR
PTT is used to assess if blood-thinning therapy with ______ is effective.
PTT is used to assess if blood-thinning therapy with ______ is effective.
heparin
Fluid that moves from interstitial to intravascular compartment is classified as a ______.
Fluid that moves from interstitial to intravascular compartment is classified as a ______.
colloid
In metabolic acidosis, an increase in potassium levels is typically seen from ______.
In metabolic acidosis, an increase in potassium levels is typically seen from ______.
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The antidote for warfarin overdose is ______.
The antidote for warfarin overdose is ______.
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Cells remain the same size in an ______ solution.
Cells remain the same size in an ______ solution.
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Hyperventilation can increase the chance of ______ alkalosis.
Hyperventilation can increase the chance of ______ alkalosis.
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Beta 1 receptors are primarily found in the ______.
Beta 1 receptors are primarily found in the ______.
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The normal fluid intake for a patient is approximately ______ liters per day.
The normal fluid intake for a patient is approximately ______ liters per day.
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To mitigate acid from the blood, ______ is administered to treat hyperkalemia.
To mitigate acid from the blood, ______ is administered to treat hyperkalemia.
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Study Notes
Labs
- Potassium (K): 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
- Sodium (Na): 135-145 mEq/L
- Calcium (Ca): 8.5-10.5 mEq/L
- Chloride (Cl): 95-105 mEq/L
- Magnesium (Mg): 1.5-2.5 mg/dL
- Phosphorus (Phos): 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
- Iron (Fe): 50-175 µg/dL
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): 4.5-5.0 k cells/mcL
- White Blood Cells (WBC): 4.5K-10K cells/mcL
- Platelets (Plt): 150k-400k cells/mcL
- Hemoglobin (Hgb): 13.5-16.5 g/dL (male), 12-15 g/dL (female)
- Hematocrit (Hct): 41-50% (male), 35-44% (female)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 7-20 mg/dL
- Creatinine (Cr): 0.7-1.4 mg/dL
- Specific Gravity: 1.010-1.030
- Albumin: 3.5-6.0 g/dL
- Protein: 6.2-8.1 g/dL
- Bilirubin: <1.0 mg/dL
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): <100 mg/dL
- Haptoglobin (HDH): >60 optimal mg/dL
- Prothrombin Time (PT): 10-13 seconds
- Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT): 25-35 seconds
- International Normalized Ratio (INR): Normal range <1.1, Warfarin range 2-3
- Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL
- Total Cholesterol: 130-200 mg/dL
- Troponin: <0.035 ng/mL
- Glucose: 70-115 mg/dL
- HbA1c: <7%
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 35-45 mEq/L
- Bicarbonate (HCO3): 22-26 mEq/dL
Vital Signs
- Blood Pressure (BP): 120/80
- Heart Rate (HR): 60-100 bpm
- Oxygen Saturation (SpO2): 95-100%
- Respiratory Rate (RR): 12-20 rpm
- Temperature: 36.5-37.5°C
INR Risk Factors
- < 2: Risk of developing clots
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3: Risk of excessive bleeding due to prolonged clotting time
Additional Information
- GFR: >90 mL/min/1.73 m2
- PaO2 80-100%
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Test your knowledge on essential clinical lab values and their normal ranges. This quiz covers measurements for various electrolytes, blood components, and other important laboratory tests. Perfect for students in the medical field or anyone interested in understanding lab results.
