Lab Values (25)
Lab Panels
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Lab Values, part 2: Lab Panels - CMP, Lipids, Thyroid Panel, ABG
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFour common laboratory panels: comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), lipid panel, thyroid panel, and arterial blood gas (ABG).
Lab Values, part 2: Lab Panels - CMP, Lipids, Thyroid Panel, ABG
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFour common laboratory panels: comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), lipid panel, thyroid panel, and arterial blood gas (ABG).
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Lab Values, part 1: Lab Panels - CBC, BMP, Liver Function
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFour common types of laboratory test panels: complete blood count (CBC), CBC with differential (CBC w/ diff), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and liver function panel.
Lab Values, part 1: Lab Panels - CBC, BMP, Liver Function
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFour common types of laboratory test panels: complete blood count (CBC), CBC with differential (CBC w/ diff), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and liver function panel.
Adult Lab Values
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Lab Values, part 25: Ammonia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAmmonia: its function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
Lab Values, part 25: Ammonia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAmmonia: its function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
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Lab Values, part 24: Albumin, Prealbumin, & Total Protein
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAlbumin, prealbumin, and total protein: their function in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes for decreased levels.
Lab Values, part 24: Albumin, Prealbumin, & Total Protein
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAlbumin, prealbumin, and total protein: their function in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes for decreased levels.
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Lab Values, part 23: Bilirubin
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNBilirubin: its function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
Lab Values, part 23: Bilirubin
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNBilirubin: its function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
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Lab Values, part 22: Amylase & Lipase
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAmylase and lipase: functions in the body, the expected range, and possible causes of elevation.
Lab Values, part 22: Amylase & Lipase
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAmylase and lipase: functions in the body, the expected range, and possible causes of elevation.
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Lab Values, part 21: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) & Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT): functions in the body and possible causes of elevated levels.
Lab Values, part 21: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) & Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNAspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT): functions in the body and possible causes of elevated levels.
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Lab Values, part 20: D-Dimer
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRND-Dimer: its function in the body, and what to know about a positive and a negative result.
Lab Values, part 20: D-Dimer
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRND-Dimer: its function in the body, and what to know about a positive and a negative result.
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Lab Values, part 19: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Prothrombin Time (PT), & International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCoagulation lab values including activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), prothrombin time (PT), and international normalized ratio (INR). Definition/function and possible causes of abnormalities.
Lab Values, part 19: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Prothrombin Time (PT), & International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCoagulation lab values including activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), prothrombin time (PT), and international normalized ratio (INR). Definition/function and possible causes of abnormalities.
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Lab Values, part 18: Hemoglobin (Hgb) & Hematocrit (Hct)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHemoglobin (hgb) and hematocrit (hct): functions in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
Lab Values, part 18: Hemoglobin (Hgb) & Hematocrit (Hct)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHemoglobin (hgb) and hematocrit (hct): functions in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
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Lab Values, part 17: Platelets
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPlatelets: function in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
Lab Values, part 17: Platelets
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPlatelets: function in the body, expected ranges, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
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Lab Values, part 16: White Blood Cells (WBCs) & Differentiation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNWhite blood cells (WBCs): function in the body, expected ranges, possible causes of abnormal levels, and white blood cell differentiation.
Lab Values, part 16: White Blood Cells (WBCs) & Differentiation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNWhite blood cells (WBCs): function in the body, expected ranges, possible causes of abnormal levels, and white blood cell differentiation.
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Lab Values, part 15: Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNRed blood cells (RBCs): function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
Lab Values, part 15: Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNRed blood cells (RBCs): function in the body, expected range, and possible causes of abnormal levels.
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Lab Values, part 14: Human B-type Natriuretic Peptides (hBNP)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHuman B-type natriuretic peptide (hBNP):its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
Lab Values, part 14: Human B-type Natriuretic Peptides (hBNP)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHuman B-type natriuretic peptide (hBNP):its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes of elevated levels.
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Lab Values, part 13: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) & High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLow-density lipoprotein (LDL) & high-density lipoprotein (HDL): their function in the body, expected ranges, possible causes & risk factors of abnormal levels.
Lab Values, part 13: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) & High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLow-density lipoprotein (LDL) & high-density lipoprotein (HDL): their function in the body, expected ranges, possible causes & risk factors of abnormal levels.
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Lab Values, part 12: Total Cholesterol & Triglycerides
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNTotal cholesterol and triglycerides, including their function in the body, the expected ranges, and possible causes and risk factors associated with elevated levels.
Lab Values, part 12: Total Cholesterol & Triglycerides
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNTotal cholesterol and triglycerides, including their function in the body, the expected ranges, and possible causes and risk factors associated with elevated levels.
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Lab Values, part 11: Myoglobin
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value myoglobin, including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and duration of elevation.
Lab Values, part 11: Myoglobin
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value myoglobin, including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and duration of elevation.
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Lab Values, part 10: Troponin T & Troponin I
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab values Troponin T and Troponin I, including what their function is, what it means when these values are elevated, and the duration of elevation to expect.
Lab Values, part 10: Troponin T & Troponin I
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab values Troponin T and Troponin I, including what their function is, what it means when these values are elevated, and the duration of elevation to expect.
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Lab Values, part 9: Creatine Kinase MB (CK-MB)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), its function in the body, the expected range, and what to know when caring for a patient with an elevated CK-MB level.
Lab Values, part 9: Creatine Kinase MB (CK-MB)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), its function in the body, the expected range, and what to know when caring for a patient with an elevated CK-MB level.
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Lab Values, part 8: Sodium (Na)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value sodium (Na), including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hyponatremia and hypernatremia.
Lab Values, part 8: Sodium (Na)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value sodium (Na), including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hyponatremia and hypernatremia.
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Lab Values, part 7: Potassium (K)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value potassium, including its function, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms associated with hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.
Lab Values, part 7: Potassium (K)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value potassium, including its function, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms associated with hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.
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Lab Values, part 5: Magnesium (Mg)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFunction of magnesium in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia.
Lab Values, part 5: Magnesium (Mg)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNFunction of magnesium in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia.
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Lab Values, part 6: Phosphorus (P)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value phosphorus, including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia.
Lab Values, part 6: Phosphorus (P)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe lab value phosphorus, including its function in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia.
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Lab Values, part 4: Chloride (Cl)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe function of chloride in the body, the expected range, and some possible causes and symptoms of hypochloremia and hyperchloremia.
Lab Values, part 4: Chloride (Cl)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe function of chloride in the body, the expected range, and some possible causes and symptoms of hypochloremia and hyperchloremia.
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Lab Values, part 3: Calcium (Ca)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe function of calcium in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia.
Lab Values, part 3: Calcium (Ca)
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe function of calcium in the body, the expected range, and possible causes and symptoms of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia.
