A one-month-old child was evaluated for repeated respiratory infections, diarrhea, and failure
to thrive. On physical exam, it appeared that the child was missing her tonsils. Laboratory
results were as follows
What is the most likely diagnosis?
White blood count 5302/uL
White blood cell differential 90% neutrophils, 5% monocytes, 2% eosinophils, 3% lymphocytes
Serum protein electrophoresis—profoundly low gamma globulin
A) DiGeorge syndrome
B) Job's syndrome
C) Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
D) Severe combined immunodeficiency disorder
E) Chronic granulomatous disease
D
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Patients taking warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) for long-term anticoagulant drug therapy need to be sure they do not eat too much of which kinds of foods?
A) leafy green vegetables B) beef liver C) soybeans, soy milk, and tofu D) all of the above
Which of the following is needed for success in lifetime sports and activities?
a. health-related fitness b. skill-related fitness c. muscular flexibility d. ideal body weight
Multiply: 3 x 5/9
A) 1 2/3 B) 1 5/27 C) 5/27 D) 3 5/9 E) 3 2/3
Intensity refers to:
A. How hard you exercise B. How often you exercise C. How long you exercise D. None of the above