A 37-year-old Hispanic man who works in a chemical factory was seen because he was
coughing up blood and experiencing chest pain. Laboratory results were as follows
What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Complete blood count (CBC)—slight normocytic anemia; platelets and white blood cells within
normal limits
Urinalysis—3+ protein, 1+ blood
Renal function tests (BUN and creatinine)—elevated
Liver function tests—within normal limits
Electrolytes and glucose—within normal limits
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)—negative
Antimitochondrial antibody—negative
Antismooth muscle antibody—negative
Antiglomerular basement membrane antibody—positive
A) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
B) Primary biliary cirrhosis
C) Goodpasture's syndrome
D) Idiopathic thromobocytopenia purpura (ITP)
E) Chronic active hepatitis
C
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a. The FDA regulations mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of all active and inactive ingredients and that certain medications must include warning labels. b. The label is a recommendation provided by the pharmacy. c. The DEA enforces the use of warning labels for all medications. d. Providers are required to give the pharmacy appropriate warnings.
Which infertility treatment uses a syringe to place sperm in the uterus?
A. in vitro fertilization B. hormones C. intrauterine insemination D. gamete intrafallopian tube transfer
The term ____________________ describes the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements or advertisements is most likely describing a potentially credible or useful program?
A. "This new behavior change program will teach you ways to improve your healthy lifestyles for the long term." B. "Lose 20 lbs in just 10 days!" C. "It only takes 5 minutes a day to lose weight with this new exercise machine." D. "This new ab machine will get rid of that unwanted fat around the middle."