Which of the following abnormal blood work results is most closely associated with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
A) Decreased hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells
B) Extremely high levels of abnormal lymphocytes
C) Low glomerular filtration rate and high calcium levels
D) Low potassium levels and increased blood urea nitrogen
Ans: C
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Hypercalcemia and signs of impaired renal function, such as decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR), are typical of multiple myeloma. The disease does not result in a proliferation of abnormal lymphocytes, hypokalemia, or low red blood cells.
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