1409 & PHARM: Questions & Solutions
pH (normal) Right Ans - 7.35-7.45
Life Threatening pH levels (high and low) Right Ans - below 7.25 (acidosis)
-or- above 7.55 (alkalosis)
BUN (normal) Right Ans - 10 to 20 mg/dL
Sodium (normal) Right Ans - 135-145 mEq/L
Chloride (normal) Right Ans - 98-106 mEq/L
Calcium (normal) Right Ans - 9-10.5mg/dL
Magnesium (normal) Right Ans - 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Phosphorus (normal) Right Ans - 3.0-4.5 mg/dL
Respiratory Acidosis: Blood gas values Right Ans - • pH < 7.35
• Paco2 > 45 mm Hg
Metabolic Acidosis: Blood gas values Right Ans - • pH < 7.35
• HCO3- < 22 mEq/L
Respiratory Alkalosis: Blood gas values Right Ans - • pH > 7.45
• Paco2 < 35 mm Hg
Metabolic Alkalosis: Blood gas values Right Ans - pH > 7.45
HCO3- > 26 mEq/L
Normal lithium levels are Right Ans - 0.8 to 1.4 mEq/L
BUN levels Right Ans - 10-20 mg/dL
Creatinine levels Right Ans - 0.6-1.2 mg/dL