1.やさしい
成人の血清アルブミンの典型的な基準範囲はどれですか?
- A約 8.5–10.5 g/dL(85–105 g/L)
- B約 0.5–1.0 g/dL(5–10 g/L)
- C約 3.5–5.0 g/dL(35–50 g/L)
- D約 12–16 g/dL(120–160 g/L)
2.やさしい
Which group of symptoms is linked to hypercalcemia ("stones, bones, groans and moans")?
- AHeat intolerance, tremor, weight loss and diarrhea
- BTetany, muscle cramps, tingling and seizures
- CKidney stones, bone pain, abdominal pain and confusion
- DJaundice, itching, pale stools and dark urine
3.やさしい
A urine dipstick is positive for nitrites. What does this most likely show?
- ABacteria in the urine that convert nitrate to nitrite
- BKetones produced from fat breakdown in fasting
- CRed blood cells leaking from the glomeruli
- DGlucose spilling into the urine from high blood levels
4.ふつう
A patient on carbamazepine becomes confused and has a headache. Which laboratory result would most likely explain this?
- AA high serum potassium
- BA low serum sodium
- CA high serum calcium
- DA low serum magnesium
5.ふつう
A patient with diabetes is found unconscious with a blood glucose of 38 mg/dL (2.1 mmol/L). Which treatment is appropriate?
- AGlucagon by injection, or IV dextrose as prescribed
- BGlucose tablets placed between the patient's teeth
- CA dose of rapid-acting insulin to stabilize the glucose
- DOrange juice poured slowly into the patient's mouth
6.ふつう
慢性腎臓病の患者に、貧血が多いのはなぜですか?
- A傷んだ腎臓が、赤血球を濾過して破壊するため
- B腎疾患での高カリウムが、赤血球を壊すため
- C尿毒症性の毒素により、骨髄が赤血球ではなく白血球を作るようになるため
- D腎臓が、赤血球の産生を促すエリスロポエチンをあまり作らなくなるため
7.むずかしい
A patient with thalassemia major has received regular red cell transfusions for years. The ferritin is now very high. What does this most likely show, and what treatment is used?
- ALiver failure, treated with a liver transplant at once
- BIron deficiency, treated with IV iron supplements
- CAcute infection, treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics
- DIron overload, treated with iron chelation therapy
8.むずかしい
A child with sickle cell disease and a recent viral illness is pale and tired. The hemoglobin has fallen sharply, and the reticulocyte count is very low. What is the most likely problem?
- AA normal finding in sickle cell disease
- BAn aplastic crisis, often caused by parvovirus B19
- CIron deficiency from a poor diet over months
- DA vaso-occlusive pain crisis in the bones
解答
- 1. C · 約 3.5–5.0 g/dL(35–50 g/L)
- 2. C · Kidney stones, bone pain, abdominal pain and confusion
- 3. A · Bacteria in the urine that convert nitrate to nitrite
- 4. B · A low serum sodium
- 5. A · Glucagon by injection, or IV dextrose as prescribed
- 6. D · 腎臓が、赤血球の産生を促すエリスロポエチンをあまり作らなくなるため
- 7. D · Iron overload, treated with iron chelation therapy
- 8. B · An aplastic crisis, often caused by parvovirus B19
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