Which of the abnormal lab values could be indicative of cancer?
WBC, Ca, and LDH.
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A(Prevacid) 15 mg orally each day. The patient asks you why a daily multivitamin has also been prescribed. What is your best response? a. "As you get older you need vitamin tablets to ensure that you get the minimum daily requirements." b. "Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and these drugs interfere with absorption of all vitamins from the GI tract." c. "Taking a daily multivitamin is important because proton pump inhibitor drugs decrease the absorption of vitamin B12 and calcium." d. "Older adults have more difficulty processing vitamins and minerals from the daily foods consumed."
The client with a normal pregnancy had an emergency cesarean birth under general anesthesia 2 hours ago. The client now has a respiratory rate of 30, pale blue nail beds, a pulse rate of 110, and a temperature of 102
6°F, and is complaining of chest pain. The nurse understands that the client most likely is experiencing which of the following? 1. Pulmonary embolus 2. Pneumococcal pneumonia 3. Pneumonitis 4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following information should the clinician include in the explanation of the pathology report?
a. This is a premalignant tissue. b. This tissue is resistant to gastric acid. c. This tissue supports healing of the esophagus. d. All of the above
Mr. S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema, and swelling of his left great toe. The clinician suspects acute gout. Which of the following should the clinician suspect in the initial test results for this patient?
a. Elevated uric acid level b. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) c. Decreased urine pH d. Decreased C-reactive protein (CRP)