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A blood sample is delivered to the lab in a serum separator tube for a chem panel, accompanied by an EDTA tube for CBC/DIFF. The CBC/DIFF results are normal, but abnormalities are detected in the chemistry panel, shown below:Na = 135 mmol/LK = 11.3 mmol/LCl = 103 mmol/LTot CO2 = 14 mmol/LCa = 2.6 mg/dLPhos = 3.8 mg/dLWhat could best explain these results?

You child weighs 8 kg and is 80 cm long.  The recommended pediatric dose is 30mg/m2/day to be given every 8 hours.   Figure the child’s BSA Figure the 24 hour dose

The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level, calcium and phosphorus levels are elevated in a 6-year old.  No other chemistry results are abnormal. What is the likely cause of these results?

When all the lone pair of electrons are filled in, what is the molecular geometry around the N atom in the molecule depicted (incomplete Lewis structure)?               

The dialysis bag contains a solution of starch, protein, glucose, sodium chloride, and sodium sulfate. Surrounding it is distilled water. After one hour the beaker water was tested for solutes. Name the substance/substances that moved out of the bag.

As temperature increases, rate of diffusion ___________________.

The dialysis bag is permeable to water but not sucrose. What will happen to the weight of this bag over time? (Use increases or decreases)

The following pattern of serum protein electrophoresis is obtained:              Albumin markedly decreased              Alpha2 globulin markedly increased              Gamma globulin decreased              Total protein markedly decreased Which condition best explains these results?  

An anion gap was found to be 3 mmol/L.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of this result?

Elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in non-pregnant adults may be seen in