Which laboratory measurements are consistent with sepsis and metabolic stress?
What will be an ideal response?
• Elevated glucose and lactate levels due to metabolic stress; glycogenolysis/gluconeogenesis/lipolysis
• Elevated positive acute-phase proteins: CRP, fibrinogen
• Diminished negative acute-phase protein: albumin, prealbumin, protein
• Electrolyte abnormalities (due to fluid shifts/third spacing): potassium, phosphate
• Elevated WBC due to immune response
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. Manganese b. Copper c. Iron d. Selenium
Which of the following statements about aspartame is false?
A) Aspartame is made from two amino acids. B) Aspartame provides approximately 2 calories per gram. C) Aspartame cannot be used in cooked products because it breaks down in the presence of heat. D) A safe level of aspartame has been determined to be equal to 50 mg/kg of body weight per day.
Patient X is a man seeing the physician due to feelings of malaise and anorexia. The patient reports that lately, his urination has decreased in amount and that it appears "frothy." During examination, the physician notes that the patient's eyelids appear puffy and the patient has edema. Which of the following conditions would most likely be suspected?
a. Stage 1 or 2 chronic kidney disease b. Nephrotic syndrome c. Nephrolithiasis d. Acute renal failure