10 Questions
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the serum?
Aging erythrocytes
What is the normal range for total serum bicarbonate?
22 to 26 meqs/L
What is the diagnosis based on an ABG result of pH 7.125, HCO3 16, pCO2 41, and pO2 105?
Metabolic Acidosis
What is the primary function of bicarbonate in the body?
Buffering of protons produced by metabolism
What is the significance of an AST level ≥ 2x ALT?
Suspect alcohol abuse with cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis
What is the primary source of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the body?
Muscle and kidney
What is the significance of an increased total bilirubin level?
Increased breakdown of RBCs or failure of hepatic excretion
What is the primary function of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?
Identify patients with heart failure
What is the normal range for B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in the serum?
50 pg/ml
What is the significance of an increased AST level?
Damage to liver, muscle, heart, or other organs
This quiz covers the concepts of probability and odds, including ratios, proportions, and formulas. It also touches on the application of probability in statistics, such as sensitivity and prevalence in disease testing.
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