g/dL function, ascites nutrition status Prealbumin 16-35 15 mg/dL Malnourished Low intake of mg/dL BUN 8-18 32 mg/dL CHF, kidneys aren’t Higher than normal levels mg/dL working properly of protein in the urine Creatinine 0.6-1.2 1.6 mg/dL Reduced kidney blood Dehydrated mg/dL flow, CHF ALT 4-36 100 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up U/L AST 0-35 70 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up U/L Alk phos 30-120 200 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up U/L HDL-C > 45 30 mg/dL Heart disease/CHF, HTN Include more mg/dL fruits/vegetables in diet and reduce total fat and cholesterol intake VLDL 7-32 40 mg/dL CHF, high cholesterol High consumption of total mg/dL levels, HTN fat and cholesterol LDL < 130 180 CHF, high cholesterol High consumption of total mg/dL mg/dL levels, HTN fat and cholesterol Apo A 94-178 60 mg/dL CHF, HTN, high High consumption of total mg/dL cholesterol levels, fat and cholesterol medications (diuretics, etc.) T3 75-98 160 Hyperthyroidism, poor Fluid build-up mcg/dL mcg/dL liver function HbA1C 3.9-5.2% 6.8% CHF, Poorly controlled Blood sugar levels are blood glucose levels, poorly controlled kidney damage Cited: American Association for Clinical Chemistry. "Lab Tests Online." The following chart lists the drugs/supplements that were prescribed for Dr. Peterman. Give the rationale for the use of each. In addition, describe any nutrition implications for these medications. Medication Rationale for Use Nutrition Implications Lanoxin Used to treat heart failure and Usually recommended with a abnormal heart rhythms diet and potassium supplement Lasix “Water pill” used to reduce Usually recommended with a swelling and fluid retention. Also diet, potassium treats high blood pressure. supplements/high potassium diet. Dopamine Helps the heart beat more Works together with norepinephrine, forcefully (treats heart failure), which supplies energy to the body in
g/dL function, ascites nutrition status Prealbumin 16-35 mg/dL 15 mg/dL Malnourished Low intake of BUN 8-18 mg/dL 32 mg/dL CHF, kidneys aren’t working properly Higher than normal levels of protein in the urine Creatinine 0.6-1.2 mg/dL 1.6 mg/dL Reduced kidney blood flow, CHF Dehydrated ALT 4-36 U/L 100 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up AST 0-35 U/L 70 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up Alk phos 30-120 U/L 200 U/L Liver damage Fluid build-up HDL-C > 45 mg/dL 30 mg/dL Heart disease/CHF, HTN Include more fruits/vegetables in diet and reduce total fat and cholesterol intake VLDL 7-32 mg/dL 40 mg/dL CHF, high cholesterol levels, HTN High consumption of total fat and cholesterol LDL < 130 mg/dL 180 mg/dL CHF, high cholesterol levels, HTN High consumption of total fat and cholesterol Apo A 94-178 mg/dL 60 mg/dL CHF, HTN, high cholesterol levels, medications (diuretics, etc.) High consumption of total fat and cholesterol T3 75-98 mcg/dL 160 mcg/dL Hyperthyroidism, poor liver function Fluid build-up HbA1C 3.9-5.2% 6.8% CHF, Poorly controlled blood glucose levels, kidney damage Blood sugar levels are poorly controlled Cited: American Association for Clinical Chemistry. "Lab Tests Online." The following chart lists the drugs/supplements that were prescribed for Dr. Peterman. Give the rationale for the use of each. In addition, describe any nutrition implications for these medications. Medication Rationale for Use Nutrition Implications Lanoxin Used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms Usually recommended with a diet and potassium supplement Lasix “Water pill” used to reduce swelling and fluid retention. Also treats high blood pressure. Usually recommended with a diet, potassium supplements/high potassium diet. Dopamine Helps the heart beat more forcefully (treats heart failure), Works together with norepinephrine, which supplies energy to the body in