Published Feb 2, 2010
princeza28
64 Posts
Hi everyone
Does anyone have a cheat sheet to memorize lab values?...Im taking NCLEX this Friday and need as much help as possible!!!!!!!!!!
Ms.RN
917 Posts
i dont know if this is going to help but i divide labs into groups.
electrolytes: bun, creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride. calcium
cbc: rbc, hemoglogin, hematocrit, wbc, platelet, iron
blood gas: ph, pao2, hco3, paco2
medication level: dilantin, valproic acid, digoxin, vancomycin, pt/inr, ptt
lipid panel: total cholesterol, hdl, ldl, triglycerin
nutrition related: albumin, fasting glucose, protein etc..
Thank you!!
RNsince2010
42 Posts
there are some therapeutic medication levels on this site:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003430.htm
ghillbert, MSN, NP
3,796 Posts
Don't get too hung up on exact numbers - they expect you to be able to recognize if something is obviously abnormal.
caliotter3
38,333 Posts
This is the best way to go about it. Remember, tomorrow is your relaxation day. Good luck!
Thank you everyone. I trully thank you!!
buddyrn123
36 Posts
Here is a web site that has all lab values. Hope this helps.
http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshow.php?title=Normal-Lab-Values&quesnum=39
Julie Reyes, DNP, RN
14 Articles; 260 Posts
Hi, I had to make my own flashcards and play games. I made cards for 20 of the most used values and playing these games has made me learn them in just a few hours. I am taking my nclex on monday!!! yikes!!!
http://quizlet.com/1809229/hurst-review-lab-values-flash-cards/
I hope it helps you too!
itsmeemtp
Juliedot
1 Post
that link is a great help, thank you!!
PinayLaLa21
84 Posts
I also made flashcards and my study buddy(who is my bf) & I throws back one and answers one. I'm taking my nclex this friday too! good luck to us! =)
jtanga
413 Posts
just memorize the ABG's and Electrolytes.