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A patient presents with prolonged diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and mucous-like stools. Which lab would be able to identify the pathogen Entamoeba histolytica (amebiasis) as the source of the problem?

Lab and diagnostic testing is important to determine an accurate diagnosis.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding acute phase reactants? (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate/ESR and C-reactive protein / CRP)

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding metabolic acidosis?

A urine dipstick shows a specific gravity of 1.000 (normal range is 1.005-1.030.) What does this tell you about the kidneys?

A patient presented to ER with urinary frequency and dysuria. Her urine dipstick confirmed a UTI. She was treated empirically with antibiotics. Ten days later the patient comes to your clinic with the same symptoms. What is the best next step?

A 45 year old male is brought to the ED after a minor motor vehicle accident. He denies drinking alcohol, but you notice slurred speech and an unsteady gait. A blood alcohol test is ordered, and the result shows a level of 150 mg/dL.What conclusion can you draw from this result?

A patient has a parathyroid disorder. Which electrolyte is most likely to be outside the normal range?

Which of the following can be ruled out if the patient’s serum bilirubin is elevated and their urine bilirubin is positive?

Which of the following is always an abnormal finding on a urine microscopic exam?