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BCC final exam questions & answers 2024/25 Interpret the following results for HIV infection. :ELISA: positive :repeat ELISA: negative :Western Blot: no bands A) indeterminate B) negative for HIV C) Positive for HIV D) further testing needed - ANSWERSNegative for HIV Molarity is routinely expressed in units of moles per liter (moles/L). It can be expressed as: A) mmoles/mL B) Eq/L C) none of these choices D) %/L E) weight % - ANSWERSEq/L The major iron storage compound...

Mean Corpuscular Volume 1. MCV indicates the average size of individual red blood cells (RBCs). The normal (normocytic) range 1. is 76 to 96 fL. Macrocytic vs microcytic vs normocytic anemia (causes, symptoms, testing) 1. Mico- small size of RBCs, 2. Micro causes 3. Macro- 4. Macro causes 5. Normocytic 6. Normocytic causes- 1. MCV value of less than 80 fL. 2. nutritional deficiency=iron. anemia of chronic disease, thalassemias, sideroblastic. Lead poisoning-(microcytic/hypochrom...

Hematology CSMLS Question and answers rated A+Hematology CSMLS Adult Hematopoiesis - correct answer Skull, sternum, pelvis, ribs and vertebrae. Flat bones: active adult hemopoietic tissue (colony forming units in red marrow) Prenatal hematopoiesis - correct answer Begins in the yolk sac, then fetal liver, and then bone marrow at birth Hemoglobin - correct answer An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen. - Must have iron and protoporphyrin ...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

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...

MNT RD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 What is the normal range for albumin? - ANSWERS3.5-5.0 g/dl When is albumin increased? decreased? - ANSWERSinc: dehydration dec: overhydration, inadequate protein intake, protein malabsorption, impaired synthesis (CHF, cirrhosis, acute stress), excess loss (burns, nephrotic syndrome, pressure ulcers) Where is albumin a good predictor of nutrition status? - ANSWERSlong term care setting half life is 12-21 days What is the normal range for t...

MNT Exam 4 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Most important indicator for Upper GI - ANSWERSUnintentional Weight-loss Malnutrition is defined as weight loss of... - ANSWERS2% in 1 week 5% in 1 month 10% during 6 months What should you look for in malnutrition? - ANSWERS-Involuntary weight loss -Changes in appetite Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/constipation -Use of certain supplements/medications -Food intolerances/allergies -Lab values (B12, folate, ferritin, 25-OH, Vitamin D) Functi...

MCCQE1 2024/2025 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved *Types of Tremors* & Cause ️️*Resting tremor = Parkinson's disease:* -"Pill-rolling"; Suppressed with activity. *Intention tremor = Cerebellar disease:* -It appears with action and worsens as goal is reached. *Postural (or action) tremor = Hyperadrenergic state:* -Evident with action; Severe anxiety, hyperthyroidism, sympathomimetic drugs of abuse (e.g. amphetamine), alcohol and drug withdrawal, and essential tremor. *Fu...

NSC 435 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Normochromic, normocytic anemia - causes - answerblood loss, renal disease, chronic disease microcytic anemia - answerMCV <80 but also may see hypochromia (MCHC <30) --> iron deficiency microcytic anemia - lab values - answerserum iron and ferritin levels, total iron binding capacity and % transferring saturation are DECREASED anemia of chronic disease (ACD) - answer- normochromic, normocytic anemia (MCV and MCHC normal) - se...

Renal Nutrition for CSR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved Hormones made by the kidneys ️️renin (BP), erythropoeitin (RBC production), calcitriol (calcium regulator) Renin ️️hormone secreted by the kidney; it raises blood pressure by influencing vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) Erythropoietin (EPO) ️️hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells by bone marrow azotemia ️️(excessive) urea, uric acid, creatinine and other...