Labs

Question 1

Minimum levels for hemoglobin and hematocrit for elective surgery

Answer 1

10 gm/dl, 30%

Question 2

What should be done if minimum levels for hemoglobin and hematocrit for elective surgery

Answer 2

transfuse 1-2 units of PRBC

Question 3

Treatment for low sodium?

Answer 3

normal saline or salt

Question 4

treatment for low potassium

Answer 4

k-dur or potassium rich foods

Question 5

what can hypokalemia cause

Answer 5

cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, paresthesia, cramps

Question 6

management for hyperkalemia

Answer 6

calcium gluconate, sodium bicarb, dextrose with insulin,