Serum ferritin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Serum Albumin - 3.5-5.0 g/dl visceral protein maintains colloidal osmotic pressure hypoalbumiemia associated with edema, surgery levels above range likely do to dehydration long half-life, doesn't reflect current protein intake Serum Transferrin - >200 mg/dl visceral protein that transports iron to bone marrow for production of hemoglobin. serum levels controlled by iron storage pool levels rise with iron deficiency. transferrin synthesis can be determined by TIBC= total iron bi...

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Question: 1Which of the following acute changes in the serum chemistry profile would be expected in a patient who is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome(TLS)? 1: Hypercalcemia and hypomagnesemia2: Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia3: Hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia4: Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia - 2 A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving enteral nutrition will benefit most from 1: supplemental arginine.2: formulas containing omega-6 fatty acids.3: formula...

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Antimitochondrial antibodies? - correct answer Primary biliary cirrhosis Antismooth muscle antibody? - correct answer Primary sclerosing cholangitis What is the best initial test for primary sclerosing cholangitis? Most accurate? - correct answer Initial: elevated ALP, *elevated bilirubin* Best: ERCP (beading of biliary system) Others: antismooth muscle antibody, ANCA positive Treatment for both primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis? - correct answer Urs...

NURS 5461 EXAM 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Microcytic anemia iron deficiency, usually due to malabsorption / occult blood loss, or lead poisoning. MCV <80 Normocytic anemia due to hemorrhage or chronic disease. Aplastic anemia. MVC 80-92 macrocytic anemia due to folate or vitamin B12(cobalamin) deficiency (megaloblastic anemia) / pernicious anemia. /liver diseases serum ferritin Tests for iron stores. As serum ferritin falls, TIBC rises, ...

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Hematology Exam 3 (Fall 2024) | Latest Update | A+ Graded| Correct Answers What is impaired production? -All of the following anemias are due to impaired production of RBCs -Results in decreased production Iron Deficiency Anemia: Etiology of IDA -It is inadequate stores of iron for hemoglobin ***Worldwide most common anemia Etiology the cause of the disease Review "Iron" slides from Section 1: Lecture - Lifecycle & Physiology of RBCs 3 causes of iron deficiency anemia -1. Decreased...

Hematological and Immune Problems- Chapter 18-Dunphy Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On PE, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton-wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is A. cryptococcosis B. toxoplasmosis C. cytomegalovirus infection D. herpes simplex virus infection - Correct Answer ️️ -C Sickle cell anemia affects African America...

A 24-year-old, 10 week pregnant woman presented with persistent nausea and vomiting for the past 6 weeks associated with a 10% weight loss. Her symptoms were refractory to a 48 hour trial of anti-emetics and IV fluids. Given mother's nutritional status, decision was made to initiate nutrition support. What vitamin should be supplemented in this patient before providing nutrition support? 1: Vitamin B122: Thiamin3: Vitamin E4: Vitamin C - ️️2 Which of the following describes an optimal...