Products
Pre-Nursing
Nursing Student
NCLEX Prep
New Grad

Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Free Lab Values Nursing Cheatsheet

Download the free PDF cheatsheet 🚀

Download Now

What is the Lab Name for Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide

What is the Lab Abbreviation for Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

BNP

What is Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide in terms of Nursing Labs?

Brain natriureticpeptide (BNP) is a hormone made by the heart. When the heart is stressed or working hard to pump blood, it releases BNP.

What is the Normal Range for Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

<100 pg/mL

What are the Indications for Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

  • Identify:
    • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
    • Effectiveness of Treatment
    • Severity of Disease

What would cause Increased Levels of Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Kidney Failure

What would cause Decreased Levels of Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide?

  • N/A

Struggling With Nursing Lab Values?

The NURSING.com Lab Values course covers what you need to know to master labs.

View a sample lab lesson now!

View Our Lab Values Course
NURSING.com Team

NURSING.com Team

NURSING.com is the best place to learn nursing. Our goal is to give you clear and concise information so you can enjoy your nursing journey.

Share this post:

Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on pinterest
Share on reddit
Share on whatsapp
Share on email
[FREE]
[FREE]