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Which of the following disease states is most often associated with nephrotic syndrome?

A 73-year-old male presented to his primary care provider with a long-standing history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new onset of generalized edema, and increased fatigue. FE 1CS(13).jpg Indicate what type of microscopy would aid in the identification of the oval fat bodies? 

A urine specimen has the following physical characteristics and reactions on reagent strip: FE 1.jpg  What can be concluded from these results?

Which of the following amino acid disorders can lead to ketoacidosis, mental retardation, and death?

A 73-year-old male presented to his primary care provider with a long-standing history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new onset of generalized edema, and increased fatigue.FE 1CS(10).jpg   With what component of the chemical exam does the color correlate? 

What is the peak absorbance of bilirubin?

Identify the BUN:Creatinine ratio seen in someone who is suffering from an internal bleed.

Based on the following results, what is the most likely diagnosis?  CSF Color: ColorlessCSF Clarity: CloudyCSF WBC Cell Count: 3667/uLCSF WBC Differential: 88% Neutrophils                                     12% MonocytesCSF Glucose: 33 mg/dLCSF Protein: 287 mg/dL

Which of the following is not a typical finding in normal synovial fluid?

A 73-year-old male presented to his primary care provider with a long-standing history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new onset of generalized edema, and increased fatigue. FE 1CS(12).jpg  Which element(s) of the chemical exam is(are) most significant in suggesting the source of the patients symptoms?