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Which of the following sets of results is expected for an overflow aminoaciduria?

The measured osmolality is 331 mOsm/kg. Calculate the osmo gap and determine if it can be reported (assume QC is OK), on a patient with the following information: Use the 2 Na formula for Calculating osmo. Na = 150, K=4.4, Cl= 104, CO2 = 30, BUN = 54, glucose = 140

Which of the following catalyzes a physiologic reaction that produces pyruvate?

Which of the following results obtained for a patient with a tentative diagnosis of pulmonary emphysema (exchange of gases from the body are compromised) is most suggestive of the diagnosis?  The sample is an arterial blood.

An increased anion gap is: Expected in lactic acidosis An abnormality usually associated with renal disease Observed in hypercalcemia Normal

What is of the following is false about ROC-receiver-operating characteristics?

The Radiometer ABL 500 uses the cutest “cartridges” in its blood gas analyzer.  It still utilizes electrochemical principles. What is the principle of the pO2 electrode?

A blood gas sample arrives from the emergency room, but it isn’t on ice.  Time drawn indicates 6:30 a.m. and it is now 7:45 a.m.  What should you do?

A deficiency in this electrolyte causes an increased risk of pre-eclampsia

Which of the following casts are indicative of end stage renal disease?