Given the following tests results, which of the following disorders is best characterized by these findings? serum iron: decreased TIBC: markedly increased ferritin: decreased   Question 17 options:   A)  iron deficiency anemia   B)  beta thalassemia     C)  hemochromatosis   D)  anemia of chronic disease

Which of the following is the cause of this type of anemia (A) lack of iron (B) lack of Vitamin B12 (C) lack of intrinsic factor (D) single amino acid substitution (glutamic acid replaces valine) (E) single amino acid substitution (valine replaces glutamic acid) (F) loss of bone marrow stem cells

152 c 52. A previously healthy 35-year-old man develops hypertension, hypokalemia, and mild metabolic alkalosis. Laboratory studies show a sesan gusce concention w been ACT scan of the abdomen is most likely to show which of the following abnormalities? A) Adrenal adenoma B) Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia OC) Pancreatic adenoma D) Pancreatic hyperplasia OE) Renal cyst

During colonial times, irondeficiency anemia was almost unknown in America. Why? Hint: The answer has nothing to do with what foods they ate.

46. A 27-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of tremors and heat intolerance; she has had a 5-kg (11-Ib) weight loss during this period. Physical examinationshows proptosis and an enlarged thyroid gland. The relaxation phase of the deep tendon reflexes is shortened. Which of the following cardiovascular parameters will be decreased in this patient?A) Cardiac outputB) Heart rateC) Myocardial contractilityD) Systemic vascular resistanceE) Systolic blood pressure

Why is the risk of toxicity greater for fat-soluble vitamins than water-soluble vitamins? Question 72 options: a)  Fat-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine along with water-soluble vitamins b)  Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver while water-soluble vitamins are not c)  Unlike water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins are not readily excreted and can accumulate in tissue d)  Fat-soluble vitamins, in supplement form, are more bioavailable, compared to water-soluble vitamins

What is a normal Hb value for an adult woman? a) 36 - 46% b) 12.0 - 16.0 g / dL c) 5.0 - 12.0 g / dL d) 45 - 52% e) 16.0 - 20.0 g / dL

Mr. Gerome Fermando, a patient with hepatitis A, has elevated serum ammonium ion and glutam ne levels. What type of diet and/or management will you suggest?

A creatinine clearance is done on a patient with the following results: serum creatinine, 0.6 mg/dL; urine creatinine, 102 mg/dL; urine volume, 1650 mL/24 hours; body surface area, 1.93 m2. Based on the information from calculations above, which of the following is the best interpretation of this patient's creatinine clearance results? 1)  Within the normal range 2)  Above normal, probably because the 24-hr urine collection was not completed correctly 3)  Above normal 4)  Below normal no references, just homework

Which of the following is a thiazide diuretic? A) Lidocaine B) HCTZ C) Warfarin D) Gabapentin  Which of the following is a contraindication to Lidocaine?  A) Lidocaine allergy B) Hypernatremia C) Nausea D) Tremors 1- Your patient has a chronic history of congestive heart failure and does not currently have pulmonary edema. Why is administration of a beta blocker beneficial to this patient? A) Beta blockers may help reduce the risk of blood clotting B) Beta blocker administration is not beneficial to this group C) Because beta blocker manufacturers pay you a lot of money to administer them D) Beta blockers minimize the risk of hypertrophic heart disease 2. If the patient in #1 had pulmonary edema, why could beta blocker administration be detrimental? A) The blood pressure could be lowered B) More fluid would back up into the lungs C) It would increase risk of blood clotting D) Beta blocker administration is indicated in this patient  Which of the following is a sodium channel…