Lab Values Study Guide PDF

LAB VALUES STUDY GUIDE Laboratory Test Causes for Increased levels Causes for Decreased levels (normal adult range) WBC  Infection  Bone marrow depression (4500-10,000 per mm3)  Inflammation  Ove...

LAB VALUES STUDY GUIDE Laboratory Test Causes for Increased levels Causes for Decreased levels (normal adult range) WBC  Infection  Bone marrow depression (4500-10,000 per mm3)  Inflammation  Overwhelming infection  Leukemia  Viral infection  Trauma  Immunosuppression  Stress  Autoimmune disease  Tissue necrosis  Dietary deficiency Potassium  Renal failure  Potassium depleting diuretic (3.5-5.3 mEq/L)  Potassium sparing diuretic use use  Excessive potassium intake  Corticosteroid use  Adrenal insufficiency  Severe vomiting  Acidosis  Gastric suctioning  Severe tissue trauma (burns)  Alkalosis  Starvation Sodium  Impaired thirst mechanism  Diuretic use (135-145 mEq/L)  Profuse sweating  Renal disease  Diarrhea  Adrenal insufficiency  Diabetes insipidus  Vomiting  Cushing syndrome  Diarrhea  Excessive GI suctioning  Heart failure  Burns Total Cholesterol  Diets high in cholesterol and  Malnutrition (