Comprehensive Predictor/NCLEX Study
Guide, PN NCLEX Study Guide
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): *** 4-36 IU/L
Albumin: *** 3.5-5.0 g/dL
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): *** 10-35 units/L (Higher in children)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH): *** 100-190 IU/L (Slightly lower in children)
Bilirubin total serum: *** 0.3-1.0 mg/dL
Ammonia: *** 10-80 mcg/dL
blood urea nitrogen (BUN): *** 10-20 mg/dL
Creatinine: *** Male: 0.6-1.3 mg/dL
Female: 0.5-1 mg/dL
Sodium: *** 136-145 mEq/L
Potassium: *** 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium: *** 9.0-10.5 mg/dL
,Chloride: *** 98-106 mEq/L
Magnesium: *** 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Bicarbonate: *** 21-28 mEq/L
RBCs: *** Males: 4.7-6.1 million/mm
Females: 4.2-5.4 million/mm
Platelets: *** 150,000-400,000/mm3
WBC: *** 5,000-10,000/mm3
Hematocrit: *** Male: 42-45%
Female: 37-47%
Newborn-6mo: 44-64%
Over 6mo: 30-44%
Hemoglobin: *** Male: 14-18 g/dL
Female: 12-16 g/dL
Newborn-6mo: 10-17 g/dL
Over 6mo: 10-15.5 g/dL
Arterial oxygen (PaO2): *** 80-100 mm Hg
,Arterial Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2): *** 35-45 mm Hg
Creatinine Kinase (CK): *** Male: 55-170 units/L
Female: 30-135 units/L
Newborns: 68-580 units/L
Children: Same as adults
Urine specific gravity lab value: *** 1.010-1.030
Phosphorus: *** 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) therapeutic drug level: *** 4-10 mcg/mL
Digoxin (Lanoxin) therapeutic drug level: *** 0.8-2.0 ng/mL
Gentamycin (Garamycin) therapeutic drug level: *** 5—10 mcg/ml (peak), <2.0 mcg/ml (valley)
Lithium (Eskalith) therapeutic drug level: *** 0.8-1.5 mEq/L
Phenobarbital (Solfoton) therapeutic drug level: *** 15—40 mcg/mL
Phenytoin (Dilantin) therapeutic drug level: *** 10-20 mcg/dL
Theophylline (Aminophylline): therapeutic drug level: *** 10-20 mcg/dL
, Tobramycin (Tobrex) therapeutic drug level: *** 5—10 mcg/mL (peak), 0.5—2.0 mcg/mL (valley)
Valproic Acid (Depakene) therapeutic drug level: *** 50-100mcg/mL
Vancomycin (Vancocin) therapeutic drug level: *** 20—40 mcg/ml (peak), 5 to 15 mcg/ml (trough)
pH: *** 7.35-7.45
below 7.35 acidic
above 7.45 alkalinic
INR: *** 0.9-1.2 (If on warfarin 2-3)
aPTT: *** 30-40 seconds (1.5-2 times this with heparin)
PT: *** 11-12.5 seconds (1.5-2.5 times this with warfarin)
1 tsp = ___ mL *** 5
1 tbsp = _____ tsp = _____ mL *** 3 tsp, 15 mL
1 oz = ___ mL *** 30
1 cup = ___ oz *** 8
1 pint = ____ cups *** 2
Guide, PN NCLEX Study Guide
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): *** 4-36 IU/L
Albumin: *** 3.5-5.0 g/dL
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): *** 10-35 units/L (Higher in children)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH): *** 100-190 IU/L (Slightly lower in children)
Bilirubin total serum: *** 0.3-1.0 mg/dL
Ammonia: *** 10-80 mcg/dL
blood urea nitrogen (BUN): *** 10-20 mg/dL
Creatinine: *** Male: 0.6-1.3 mg/dL
Female: 0.5-1 mg/dL
Sodium: *** 136-145 mEq/L
Potassium: *** 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium: *** 9.0-10.5 mg/dL
,Chloride: *** 98-106 mEq/L
Magnesium: *** 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Bicarbonate: *** 21-28 mEq/L
RBCs: *** Males: 4.7-6.1 million/mm
Females: 4.2-5.4 million/mm
Platelets: *** 150,000-400,000/mm3
WBC: *** 5,000-10,000/mm3
Hematocrit: *** Male: 42-45%
Female: 37-47%
Newborn-6mo: 44-64%
Over 6mo: 30-44%
Hemoglobin: *** Male: 14-18 g/dL
Female: 12-16 g/dL
Newborn-6mo: 10-17 g/dL
Over 6mo: 10-15.5 g/dL
Arterial oxygen (PaO2): *** 80-100 mm Hg
,Arterial Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2): *** 35-45 mm Hg
Creatinine Kinase (CK): *** Male: 55-170 units/L
Female: 30-135 units/L
Newborns: 68-580 units/L
Children: Same as adults
Urine specific gravity lab value: *** 1.010-1.030
Phosphorus: *** 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) therapeutic drug level: *** 4-10 mcg/mL
Digoxin (Lanoxin) therapeutic drug level: *** 0.8-2.0 ng/mL
Gentamycin (Garamycin) therapeutic drug level: *** 5—10 mcg/ml (peak), <2.0 mcg/ml (valley)
Lithium (Eskalith) therapeutic drug level: *** 0.8-1.5 mEq/L
Phenobarbital (Solfoton) therapeutic drug level: *** 15—40 mcg/mL
Phenytoin (Dilantin) therapeutic drug level: *** 10-20 mcg/dL
Theophylline (Aminophylline): therapeutic drug level: *** 10-20 mcg/dL
, Tobramycin (Tobrex) therapeutic drug level: *** 5—10 mcg/mL (peak), 0.5—2.0 mcg/mL (valley)
Valproic Acid (Depakene) therapeutic drug level: *** 50-100mcg/mL
Vancomycin (Vancocin) therapeutic drug level: *** 20—40 mcg/ml (peak), 5 to 15 mcg/ml (trough)
pH: *** 7.35-7.45
below 7.35 acidic
above 7.45 alkalinic
INR: *** 0.9-1.2 (If on warfarin 2-3)
aPTT: *** 30-40 seconds (1.5-2 times this with heparin)
PT: *** 11-12.5 seconds (1.5-2.5 times this with warfarin)
1 tsp = ___ mL *** 5
1 tbsp = _____ tsp = _____ mL *** 3 tsp, 15 mL
1 oz = ___ mL *** 30
1 cup = ___ oz *** 8
1 pint = ____ cups *** 2
