ورقة عمل القيم المخبرية والشوارد مع الإجابات

For a fasting plasma glucose test, the patient should have had no caloric intake for at least:

1. A1 hour
2. B8 hours
3. C3 hours
4. D24 hours

Which laboratory test is used to diagnose sickle cell disease?

1. AErythrocyte sedimentation rate
2. BSerum ferritin and transferrin saturation
3. CProthrombin time with INR
4. DHemoglobin electrophoresis

What does the term "thrombocytosis" mean?

1. AA low red cell count
2. BA high platelet count
3. CA high white cell count
4. DA low platelet count

An older adult takes lisinopril and furosemide and recently started daily ibuprofen for knee pain. The creatinine has risen from 1,0 to 1,8 mg/dL (88 to 159 µmol/L). What is the most likely cause?

1. AA laboratory error, since ibuprofen has no effect on the kidney
2. BNormal aging of the kidneys over a period of a few weeks
3. CThe NSAID reduces kidney blood flow on top of the other two drugs
4. DMore activity has increased the patient's muscle mass quickly

A patient with type 2 diabetes has a target HbA1c below 7% (53 mmol/mol). Today's result is 7,8% (62 mmol/mol). What is the best interpretation?

1. AThe result shows today's fasting glucose is above the target
2. BGlucose control has been excellent for the past several months
3. CAverage glucose over the past months has been above the target
4. DThe patient has had frequent episodes of severe hypoglycemia

A patient has weight loss, tremor and heat intolerance. Which thyroid test pattern fits Graves disease?

1. ANormal TSH with a low free T₄
2. BHigh TSH with a normal free T₄
3. CHigh TSH with a low free T₄
4. DLow TSH with a high free T₄

Which set of results best shows that diabetic ketoacidosis is resolving?

1. AA rising potassium with a falling bicarbonate
2. BA falling glucose with a still widening anion gap
3. CA closing anion gap with a rising bicarbonate and pH
4. DA falling glucose with a falling serum bicarbonate

The nurse teaches a patient who is collecting a 24-hour urine sample at home. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"If I forget to save one void, I'll just carry on to the end"
2. B"I'll empty my bladder at the end time and add that urine"
3. C"I'll ask whether any foods or drugs should be avoided first"
4. D"I'll keep the container cool as the laboratory told me to"