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Adult Health 2 Exam 2 _ Study Guide &N4010
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Adult Health 2 Exam 2 _ Study Guide & Review.pdf
N4010 Adult Health 2 Exam 2 | Study
Guide & Review
N4010 Adult Health 2 Exam 2 _ Study Guide &N4010
Review.pdf
Adult Health 2 Exam 2 _ Study Guide &N4010
Review.pdf
Adult Health 2 Exam 2 _ Study Guide & Review.pdf
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What is erythropoietin?
a hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells
in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.
What labs do we monitor to see if erythropoietin is beneficial?
-Hemoglobin (Hgb): ↑ indicates improved RBC production
-Hematocrit (Hct): ↑ also reflects increased RBC mass
-Reticulocyte count: should initially increase, showing bone marrow response.
-Iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, TIBC): must be adequate for erythropoietin to be effective.
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What is the clinical relevance of erythropoietin?
-When kidney function declines (e.g., in chronic kidney disease), erythropoietin production
decreases, leading to anemia.
-Patients may receive synthetic erythropoietin (e.g., epoetin alfa or darbepoetin alfa) to treat
this anemia.
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What is the correct lab value for BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
7-20 mg/dL
-Elevated in dehydration, renal dysfunction, high-protein intake, GI bleeding; decreased in
liver disease or overhydration.
What is the correct lab value Creatinine?
0.6-1.2 mg/dL
-Best indicator of kidney function; increased with renal impairment, dehydration, or certain
meds.
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