Probability and Odds in Statistics
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What is the primary source of bilirubin in the serum?

  • Liver
  • Aging erythrocytes (correct)
  • Kidney
  • Spleen

What is the normal range for total serum bicarbonate?

  • 30 to 34 meqs/L
  • 22 to 26 meqs/L (correct)
  • 26 to 30 meqs/L
  • 18 to 22 meqs/L

What is the diagnosis based on an ABG result of pH 7.125, HCO3 16, pCO2 41, and pO2 105?

  • Mixed Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis
  • Respiratory Acidosis
  • Metabolic Alkalosis
  • Metabolic Acidosis (correct)

What is the primary function of bicarbonate in the body?

<p>Buffering of protons produced by metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an AST level ≥ 2x ALT?

<p>Suspect alcohol abuse with cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the body?

<p>Muscle and kidney (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an increased total bilirubin level?

<p>Increased breakdown of RBCs or failure of hepatic excretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?

<p>Identify patients with heart failure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in the serum?

<p>50 pg/ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an increased AST level?

<p>Damage to liver, muscle, heart, or other organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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