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A pathology report lists the tumor as GX. Which interpretation is BEST?

A patient with squamous cell carcinoma asks why regional lymph nodes are being carefully evaluated. Which explanation BEST reflects the tumor biology emphasized in the study material?

Serum cholesterol levels are most commonly measured:  

Which of the following is most consistent with a high risk of developing CHD.  T.Col = total cholesterol

The available information is insufficient to assess the primary tumor. Which designation is MOST appropriate?

Elevated serum levels of amylase and lipase would be associated with what disorder?

A traditional Ann Arbor staging notation includes the letter S. Which finding does this indicate?

Patient 2 – A 40 year old man with hypertension, smokes, but has not been previously diagnosed with CAD.  His father developed CAD at age 53.  He is fasting and the results of lab tests are as follows:                         Total cholesterol          260 mg/dl                         Triglycerides               520 mg/dl                         HDL                               25  mg/dl                         FBS                             150  mg/dl   Calculate the LDL for patient :  

The formula: (Trig ÷ 5) is used to calculate:  

 Organic substances that are insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents are called: