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FBS
Iron
BUN/Creatinine
CBC
Triglycerides
100

What does FBS stand for?

Fasting Blood Sugar 

100

What is the most common anemia in the US?

Iron deficiency anemia 
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What does elevated BUN and Cr indicate?

Impaired renal function 

100

What all labs does a CBC include?

RBC, WBC, Platelets, Hgb, Hct

100

What are two risk factors of high triglycerides?

Obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease
200

True or False:

Patients can have antibiotic medications before levels are drawn? 

FALSE

200
True or False?

Adolescents are at an increased risk d/t poor diet, rapid growth, menses, and obesity? 

TRUE 

200

What is a normal BUN range?

10-20mg/dL

200

What is the normal range of platelets?

150,000-400,000

200

What is considered a high level of triglycerides? 

greater than 250mg/dL

300
What is the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus? 

8hr FBS of 126mg/dL or more

300
Why does iron deficiency anemia lead to decreased hemoglobin? 

Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin 

300

What is a normal Cr range in females?

0.5-1.1mg/dL

300

What type of cancer may be indicated by increased RBC and WBC?

Leukemia 

300

True or False:

Triglycerides come from three sources: naturally made from carbohydrates in the body, the end product of fat indigestion, and protein breakdown

FALSE:

Triglycerides only come from two sources which include carbohydrates and fats