Author Question: What could be concluded from the low Cr level in the second set of lab values? ( Hint: Consider Mrs. ... (Read 38 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

What could be concluded from the low Cr level in the second set of lab values? ( Hint: Consider Mrs. SJ's weight and muscle status.)

Question 2

What caused lymphocytes, WBC, AST, and ALT to change between the two sets of labs?

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The reason for the BUN and Cr at bottom of normal may be due to lack of muscle mass to produce NH3, urea and creatinine.

Answer to Question 2

WBC probably returned to normal due to antibiotics helping get the infection under control. Whatever caused liver inflammation resulting in elevated AST and ALT was also under control. Perhaps a change in her medications.