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What is the normal range for female red blood cell (RBC) count?
What is the normal range for female red blood cell (RBC) count?
- 4.0-5.0 million cells/µL
- 5.0-6.0 million cells/µL
- 3.5-4.5 million cells/µL
- 4.2-5.4 million cells/µL (correct)
Which of the following represents the normal hematocrit range for males?
Which of the following represents the normal hematocrit range for males?
- 40-50%
- 45-55%
- 37-47%
- 42-52% (correct)
What is considered a normal fasting HDL cholesterol level for females?
What is considered a normal fasting HDL cholesterol level for females?
- >50 mg/dL
- >65 mg/dL
- >55 mg/dL (correct)
- >45 mg/dL
What is the normal sodium level in mEq/L in the human body?
What is the normal sodium level in mEq/L in the human body?
What is the normal range for male hemoglobin levels?
What is the normal range for male hemoglobin levels?
What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in females?
What is the normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in females?
What is the beneficial LDL cholesterol level considered for health?
What is the beneficial LDL cholesterol level considered for health?
Which of the following is the normal range for hematocrit levels in males?
Which of the following is the normal range for hematocrit levels in males?
What is the normal ejection fraction (EF) percentage range for adults?
What is the normal ejection fraction (EF) percentage range for adults?
What are the normal potassium levels in mEq/L?
What are the normal potassium levels in mEq/L?
What is the correct normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in males?
What is the correct normal range for white blood cell (WBC) count in males?
Identify the normal range for hematocrit levels in females.
Identify the normal range for hematocrit levels in females.
What is the normal level of HDL considered protective for males?
What is the normal level of HDL considered protective for males?
What is considered a normal range for sodium levels in mEq/L?
What is considered a normal range for sodium levels in mEq/L?
What is the normal hemoglobin range for females?
What is the normal hemoglobin range for females?
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Normal Female RBC count
Normal Female RBC count
4.2-5.4 million cells per microliter of blood.
Normal Male RBC count
Normal Male RBC count
4.5-6.2 million cells per microliter of blood.
Normal Female Hematocrit
Normal Female Hematocrit
37-47% of total blood volume.
Normal Female HDL
Normal Female HDL
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Normal Female Hemoglobin
Normal Female Hemoglobin
12-16 grams per deciliter of blood.
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Normal WBC count
Normal WBC count
The normal range for white blood cell count is 4,500-11,000 cells per microliter for females and 5,000-10,000 cells per microliter for males.
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Normal Hematocrit
Normal Hematocrit
Normal hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume. It is 37-47% for females and 42-52% for males.
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Normal HDL
Normal HDL
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered 'good' cholesterol. Normal levels are >55 mg/dL for females and >45 mg/dL for males.
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Normal LDL
Normal LDL
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is considered 'bad' cholesterol, although levels below 160 mg/dL are considered beneficial.
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Normal Ejection Fraction
Normal Ejection Fraction
The ejection fraction is the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart's left ventricle with each beat. A normal range is 60-80%.
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Normal Blood Sodium Levels
Normal Blood Sodium Levels
The normal range for sodium levels in the blood is 135-145 mEq/L. Sodium is a mineral that plays a vital role in fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction.
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Normal Blood Potassium Levels
Normal Blood Potassium Levels
The normal range for potassium levels in the blood is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. Potassium is a mineral essential for heart rhythm, muscle contractions, and nerve function.
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Normal Hemoglobin
Normal Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Normal levels for females are 12-16 g/dL, and for males, 14-18 g/dL.
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Normal HDL Levels
Normal HDL Levels
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered 'good' cholesterol, as it helps remove bad cholesterol from the body. Normal levels are >55 mg/dL for females and >45 mg/dL for males.
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Normal Values
- RBC count (Female): 4.2-5.4 (Male: 4.5-6.2)
- WBC count (Female): 4500-11000 (Male: 5000-10,000)
- Hematocrit (Female): 37-47% (Male: 42-52%)
- HDL (Female): >55 mg/dL (Male: >45 mg/dL)
- LDL (Beneficial): <100 mg/dL (Harmful: >160 mg/dL)
- Ejection Fraction (EF): 60-80%
- Hemoglobin (Female): 12-16 (Male: 14-18)
- Sodium: 135-145 mEq/L
- Potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
- Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
- Troponin 1: <0.5 mg/dL
- Troponin T: <0.1 mg/dL
- BNP: <100 pg/mL
- PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
- Creatinine (Female): 0.5-1.1 mg/dL (Male: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL)
- pH: 7.35-7.45
- BUN: 10-20 mg/dL
- HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L
- SaO2: 95-100%
- PaO2: 80-100 mmHg
- BP: 120/80-140/90
- V/Q Ratio: 4:5 or 0.8
Diseases/Conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type 1: Dietary intervention, insulin replacement
- Diabetes mellitus type 2: Dietary intervention, oral hypoglycemics, insulin (if refractory)
- Hypertension: High blood pressure >140/90
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Rapid loss of renal function
- Heart failure (HF): Inability of the heart to pump enough blood
- COPD: Chronic Lung diseases
- Asthma: Chronic allergic disorder
- Emphysema: Lung disease that destroys lung tissue
- Chronic Bronchitis: Inflammation of bronchi
- Myocardial Infarction: Occlusion of coronary artery
- Reproductive Disorders:
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Inflammation of upper reproductive tract
- Phimosis: Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin
- Smegma: Thick secretion under labia minora/foreskin
- Epididymis: Where sperm matures
- Cryptorchidism: Undescended testicles
- Testicular Torsion: Testicular rotation, blood supply cut-off.
- Testicular Cancer: Common young male cancer
- Acute Prostatitis: Bacterial entry into prostate
- Chronic Prostatitis: Long-term infectious process in the prostate
- Pain Syndrome: Chronic inflammation without infection
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis: Prostate inflammation
- Testicular Torsion: Testicular rotation
- Candidiasis: Yeast infection
- Trichomoniasis: STD caused by a parasite
- Chlamydia: STD caused by bacteria
- Gonorrhea: STD caused by a bacterium
- Syphilis: STD caused by bacteria
- Meniere Disease: Inner ear issues
- Conjunctivitis: "Pink eye"
- Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea
- Glaucoma: Increased pressure in the eye
- Cataracts: Opacification of the lens
- Retinopathy: Damage to blood vessels in the eye
- Retinal Detachment: Separation of retina layers
- Macular Degeneration: Macular tissue deterioration.
- Impacted Cerumen: Ear wax buildup
- Otitis Externa: "Swimmer's ear"
- Otitis Media: Inflammation in middle ear
- Cancer: Uncontrolled cell growth
- Benign Tumors: No spread
- Malignant Tumors: Spread
- GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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