Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE203   20022-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/01
NCE203 20022-99999 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Examinations
Utilization of laboratory diagnostic examination results for evaluation of patient conditions. Normal results for selected body fluids. Abnormal results related to pathophysiological conditions of adults. Incorporation of results of examinations to assess, modify, and evaluate therapy for patients with specific conditions. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing students, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE203   20022-99999 Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Examinations
1. Recognize normal values for laboratory tests utilized to assess hematologic function, organ function, and metabolic function in adults. (I, II, VI)
2. Relate abnormalities in laboratory results to clinical findings. (II, III, IV)
3. Describe the use of laboratory examinations to evaluate and adjust patient therapy. (V)
4. Recognize potentially life-threatening results which require immediate action. (V)
5. Recognize therapeutic and non-therapeutic blood levels of medications. (V)
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NCE203   20022-99999 Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Examinations
    I. Overview
      II. Tests of metabolic function
          A. Electrolytes
          B. Acid base balance
          C. Ammonia
          D. Blood Urea Nitrogen
          E. Serum Creatinine
          F. Uric Acid
          G. Alkaline Phosphatase
          H. Protein
          I. Bilirubin
          J. SGOT
          K. SGPT
          L. GGT
          M. Glucose
          N. Cholesterol
          O. Triglycerides
          P. CPK
          Q. LDH
        III. Tests of oxygenation
          IV. Tests of Hematologic function
              A. Complete Blood Count
              B. White blood count with differential
              C. Platelet count
              D. Reticulocyte count
              E. Sedimentation rate
              F. Coagulation tests
            V. Therapeutic Levels of Medication
                A. Digoxin
                B. Aminophylline
                C. Vancomycin
                D. Dilantin
                E. Procainamide
              VI. Tests utilized in diagnosis of disease
                  A. HIV
                  B. Hepatitis
                VII. Tests utilized to determine the presence of drugs
                    A. Toxicology screen
                    B. Blood alcohol level
                    C. Tylenol
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