A 25-year-old female visits her physician complaining of lethargy and wants to take a nap all of the time. Her physician orders laboratory tests and the results are shown below. Which of the following conditions best represent this patient's status?
Serum iron
(µg/dL)
(µg/dL) saturation (%) Ferritin
(µg/L)
A. Thalassemia major
B. Iron deficiency anemia
C. Variegate porphyria
D. Hemochromatosis
B
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A. Offer the patient tissues or a cup of water to help with composure. B. Provide the patient with information about their diagnosis, support groups, or treatment options. C. Remain composed and professional, saying "I am sorry you are going through this." D. Tell the patient "I know exactly how you feel." E. Inform the physician of the patient's condition prior to entering the exam room.
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A) Left skew B) Positive skew C) Gaussian distribution D) Right skew E) None of the above
A device that uses a combination of heat, steam, and pressure to sterilize equipment is known as a(n)
A) laminar airflow hood B) dry oven C) microwave D) autoclave
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)