A patient's BUN value is 15 mg/dl and his creatinine is 5 mg/dl. If this patient is not undergoing dialysis, what conclusion would you draw from these results?

The patient's BUN is within normal range (5-20 mg/dL) while the creatinine is about five times the upper normal range (0.6-1.2 mg/dL). Gross elevations in creatinine are almost always accompanied by elevations in BUN when there is kidney impairment. Either the BUN or creatinine value in this case is incorrect....

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A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test result of 5 mg/L (normal = < 1 mg/L) may indicate which of the following?

0-3.0 mg/L Average risk for CVD >3.0 mg/L High risk for future CVD If results are >10.0 mg/L, the patient should be evaluated for an acute inflammatory condition. Chemistry A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test result of 5 mg/L (normal = < 1 mg/L) may indicate which of the following?A...

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The renal threshold is the maximum amount of a substance that the kidney can prevent from entering into the urine.

The renal threshold is the maximum amount of a substance that the kidney can prevent from entering into the urine. UA & body fluids The renal threshold is best described as:A . Concentration at which a substance in the blood spills into urine B. Concentration at which reabsorption first occurs...

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Which substance(s) is/are considered iron storage compounds?

Ferritin and hemosiderin are considered storage forms of iron. Which substance(s) is/are considered iron storage compounds?A . hemosiderin B. ferritin C. hemoglobin D. myoglobinView AnswerAnswer: A,B

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Class C fires involve:

Class C fires involve: Question options:A . grease or oil B. electrical equipment C. wood D. flammable materialsView AnswerAnswer: B

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include which of the following?

The intended response is Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies. Each of these conditions lead to a megaloblastic production of the red blood cells in the bone marrow. Since vitamin B12 and folate are needed in order to produce a synchronous development of the nucleus with the cytoplasm in hematologic cells,...

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Which of the following cardiovascular risk markers is a more sensitive version of a test that is used to assess inflammation?

hs-CRP is a more sensitive version of the C-reactive protein (CRP) test, a test that has been used for many years to assess inflammation in settings such as lupus, transplantation, infection, etc. Which of the following cardiovascular risk markers is a more sensitive version of a test that is used...

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Which of the procedures listed below will increase the platelet concentration in the preparation of Platelets?

Which of the procedures listed below will increase the platelet concentration in the preparation of Platelets?A . Centrifuge the blood at a low speed, remove the plasma and spin the plasma again at a low speed. B. Centrifuge the bood at a low speed, remove the plasma and spin the...

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The arrows in the image on the right point to single, long, tapered phialides that extend laterally from either side of the hyphae. This is an identifying feature of which of the fungi listed below?

The production of long, tapered phialides is one of the key identifying features of Trichoderma species. In contrast, Penicillium species, produce phialides with blunt ends. The phialides of Beauveria species are geniculate, forming a zig-zag pattern. The arrows in the image on the right point to single, long, tapered phialides...

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Given the following results, what is the immune status of the patient?

HbsAg is positive in acute and chronic Hepatitis B infections, since the antigen is found on the actual surface of the virus. HbeAg is present in the blood when the hepatitis B viruses are replicating, indicating an active infection. Anti-Hbc IgM is present due to the immune response to the...

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