3 Simple Steps for a High Calcium Workup (Plus, Do-Not-Miss Diagnoses)
Aug 27, 2019
As a new nurse practitioner, I'd get a sinking feeling as I watched new lab results pile up in my inbox every time I'd check my computer between patients.
It's a topic that's somewhat covered in school... but not really. At least, not for most new grads.
Today's video kicks off the Lab Interpretation Series— concise, practical videos to help manage your overflowing lab results pile.
I love high calcium (#nerdalert) because it's one of the simpler labs to work up.
Interpreting High Calcium in Primary Care
In this video, you'll get:
- Three easy steps to work up any high calcium
- The #1 lab to think of when you see high calcium (bonus points if you can count the number of times I mention it! Ha!)
- The hard-to-forget Do-Not-Miss diagnoses
Lab Interpretation Crash Course
If you liked this episode, it's a sneak preview of how we cover labs inside our comprehensive Lab Interpretation Crash Course. It covers CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, Dipstick & Microscopy, TSH, Lipids & top Endocrine labs in primary care, and comes with lifetime access and continuing education credits! Check it out here.
If you like this post, also check out:
- Clinical Interview Questions for New Nurse Practitioners
- Hyperglycemia Workup For New Nurse Practitioners
- Easy Framework for Hyperkalemia Workup
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