Exam (elaborations)
Nur 265 Exam 4 Study Guide (1){GRADED A PLUS}
Labs ● Hbg 12-18 ● Hct 37-52% ● WBC 5-10 ● RBC 4.2-6.1 ● PLT 150-400 ● PT 11-12.5 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Coumadin = 16.5-31.25 sec) ● INR 0.9-1.2 sec (Therapeutic level 2-3x normal = 1.8-3.6 sec) ● PTT 60-70 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Heparin = 90-175) ● Na 135-145 ● K+ 3.5-5 ● Creatinine 0.5-1.2 ● BUN 10-20 ● Albumin 3.5-5 ● Mg 1.5-2.5 ● Ca 9-10.5 ● Cl 98-106 ● Phosphorus 2-4.5 ● Specific Gravity 1.005-1.030 Discoid lupus ● Affects only the skin and is not lethal - Caused by UV rays ● Macular Rash & Discoid Rash ● Skin biopsy to dx Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (313-317) ***TEMPERATURE*** ● Chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder that affects multiple body systems &organs o REMISSIONS/EXACCERBATIONS (can end up in the ICU) - Autoimmune o Attracted to KIDNEY’s—Lupus Nephritis is leading cause of death; this is direct damage to the kidneys ● Poor survival associated with high creatinine, low hematocrit, proteinuria o Young Women of child bearing age 20-40 Y (primary AA women) o SLE & DLE both share a disfiguring and embarrassing rash!!
