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Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Examinations
Course: NCE203

First Term: 2002 Spring
 Lecture   0.5 Credit(s)   0.5 Period(s)   0.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: 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



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
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)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
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
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/27/2001

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