Which condition of excess fluid is analyzed by thoracentesis?
a. ascites
b. hydrocephalus
c. hyperhidrosis
d. pleural effusion
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?
When blood is to be collected for a glucose tolerance test, the patient should fast for:
A) 3–5 hours B) 6–8 hours C) 8–12 hours D) 12–14 hours
Beth is a 16-year-old patient whose mother has brought her to the office because Beth is always complaining of being tired. Beth tells you that she has frequent headaches, and her feet are always cold. Her blood pressure is 100/64, and her heart rate is 84. When you ask if her menstrual periods are normal, she says she bleeds heavily for 7 or 8 days each month. Which of the following conditions might you suspect?
A. Leukemia B. Thalassemia C. Polycythemia vera D. Iron-deficient anemia E. Sickle-cell anemia