Flashcards in Biochemical Profiles Pt. 1 Deck (43)
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1
how do we know if bilirubin is conjugated or not?
in urine= conjugated
Not in urine= unconjugated
2
what are symptoms of hypoglycemia
sweating
hunger
trembling
anxiety
confusion
blurred vision
3
FBG level of 70-99 means
normal
4
FBG 100-126
prediabetic
5
FBG greater than 126
Diabetic
6
If diabetes is suspected in borderline cases do a ________ test
A1c test
7
OGTT is used for diagnosing
diabetes
usually 2 hr test
8
If a patient has a low A1c test that indicates
a low likelihood of diabetes. normal range is 4-6%
9
when do we test for gestational diabetes
24-28 weeks
10
who is more likely to have hypglycemia?
diabetic patient
11
what is reactive hypoglycemia
aka postprandial, occurs within 4 hrs after meals less than 70
12
Fasting hypoglycemia is
postabsorptive, related to disease and various medications less than 50
13
whipples triad is likely caused by
hypoglycemia, relief of sympotms when glucose is raised
14
Bun testing measures what
amount of urea nitrogen in the blood
15
Azotemia means
elevated blood levels of BUN
16
BUN test tells us function of what structures
metabolic function of liver and excretory function of the kidneys
17
what two tests indicate kidney function
BUN and Creatinine
18
whats a better indicator of renal disease BUN or creatinine
Creatinine
19
Gout of the big toe is aka
Podagra
20
Proteins are increased in what disease
MM
21
albumin is a measure of
liver function
22
True or False
If the albumin is low and globulins are high then the total proteins maybe normal
TRUE
23
If you have a reversed A/G ratio we should think
MM
24
The A/G ration should normally be
exceeding 1.0
25
Bilirubin measure the exrcretory function of the
liver
26
when conjugated bilirubin is increased it is highly specific for what disease
of the liver/bile ducts
27
ALP is important when testing for
liver and bone disorders
28
what are the 3 causes of Chondrocalcinosis
DJD
Primary CPPD
Cation disease
29
PAP levels are used to determine
diagnosing prostate cancer, and monitoring treatment
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