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If the BUN is above 20, but creatinine is within 0.6-1.2 (normal ranges), what does this indicate?
dehydration
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a post op patient's BUN is below 10, what does this indicate?
Over hydration
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What is the normal CO2 level?
35-45
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If a pt's hemoglobin is below 13, what does this indicate?
anemia
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What is the normal hemoglobin level
13-15
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The normal glucose level is
70-110
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Normal Hematocrit (volume of RBC packed in a given amt of blood)
35-45
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Normal Platelet Level?
150,000-450,000
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What causes the platelet level to be below 150,000
malnourishments, chemotherapy
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Controlled substances act
established DEA to be responsible for the safe distribution and control of potentially addictive drugs
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Food and Drug Administration Modernization act
must inform pts 6 months prior to discontinuing a drug
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Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
- first legislation to regulate drug safety
- drugs must undergo testing
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FDA Amendments act
requires post marketing safety studies, drug label must include safety info, and restrict distribution if unsafe
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What is the most reliable way to objectively assess drugs?
Randomized controlled trial
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