Which of the normal range of ionized calcium in plasma is (A) 2-4 mg/dl (B) 2-4 mEq/L (C) 4-5 mg/dl (D) 4-5 mEq/L

Which of the normal range of ionized calcium in plasma is (A) 2-4 mg/dl (B) 2-4 mEq/L (C) 4-5 mg/dl (D) 4-5 mEq/L
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The normal serum value for potassium is a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias. b) 135-145 mEq/L. Normal serum sodium is 135-145 mEq/L. c) 96-106 mEq/L. Normal serum chloride is 96-106 mEq/L. d) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL. Normal total serum calcium is 8.5-10.5mg/dL.

Description : The normal serum value for potassium is a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias. b) 135-145 mEq/L. Normal serum sodium is 135-145 mEq/L. c) 96-106 mEq/L. ... is 96-106 mEq/L. d) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL. Normal total serum calcium is 8.5-10.5mg/dL.

Last Answer : a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias.

The normal range of plasma calcium is (A) 3-5 mg/dl (B) 5-10 mg/dl (C) 9-11 mg/dl (D) 11-15 mg/dl

Description : The normal range of plasma calcium is (A) 3-5 mg/dl (B) 5-10 mg/dl (C) 9-11 mg/dl (D) 11-15 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal anion gap in plasma is about (A) 5 meq/L (B) 15 meq/L (C) 25 meq/L (D) 40 meq/L

Description : Normal anion gap in plasma is about (A) 5 meq/L (B) 15 meq/L (C) 25 meq/L (D) 40 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal range of serum sodium is (A) 30–70 mEq/L (B) 70–110 mEq/L (C) 117–135 mEq/L (D) 136–145 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum sodium is (A) 30–70 mEq/L (B) 70–110 mEq/L (C) 117–135 mEq/L (D) 136–145 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : D

Normal range of serum globulin is (A) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl

Description : Normal range of serum globulin is (A) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl

Last Answer : Answer : B

Normal range of serum albumin is (A) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl

Description : Normal range of serum albumin is (A) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal range of serum creatinine is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl

Description : Normal range of serum creatinine is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : A

Normal range of serum urea is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl

Description : Normal range of serum urea is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal range of plasma copper is (A) 25–50 µg/dl (B) 50–100 µg/dl (C) 100–200 µg/dl (D) 200–400 µg/dl

Description : The normal range of plasma copper is (A) 25–50 µg/dl (B) 50–100 µg/dl (C) 100–200 µg/dl (D) 200–400 µg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

Plasma tyrosine level in Richner-Hanhart syndrome is (A) 1–2 mg/dL (B) 2–3 mg/dL (C) 4–5 mg/dL (D) 8–10 mg/dL

Description : Plasma tyrosine level in Richner-Hanhart syndrome is (A) 1–2 mg/dL (B) 2–3 mg/dL (C) 4–5 mg/dL (D) 8–10 mg/dL

Last Answer : Answer : C

The plasma concentration of IgA is (A) 1–5 mg/dl (B) 40–200 mg/dl (C) 60–500 mg/dl (D) 700–1,500 mg/dl

Description : The plasma concentration of IgA is (A) 1–5 mg/dl (B) 40–200 mg/dl (C) 60–500 mg/dl (D) 700–1,500 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I is about (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5

Description : The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I is about (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5

Last Answer : Answer : D

The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) is decreased in (A) Rickets (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Renal failure

Description : The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) is decreased in (A) Rickets (B) Hypoparathyroidism (C) Hyperparathyroidism (D) Renal failure

Last Answer : Answer : A

The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) in children is about (A) 30 (B) 40 (C) 50 (D) 60

Description : The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) in children is about (A) 30 (B) 40 (C) 50 (D) 60

Last Answer : Answer : C

The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) in adults is about (A) 30 (B) 40 (C) 50 (D) 60

Description : The product of serum calcium concentration (mg/dl) and serum inorganic phosphorous concentration (mg/dl) in adults is about (A) 30 (B) 40 (C) 50 (D) 60

Last Answer : Answer : A

What is the normal level of K+ in the serum ? (A) 137–148 mEq/L (B) 120–160 mEq/L (C) 3.9–5.0 mEq/L (D) 0.3–0.59 mEq/L

Description : What is the normal level of K+ in the serum ? (A) 137–148 mEq/L (B) 120–160 mEq/L (C) 3.9–5.0 mEq/L (D) 0.3–0.59 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal serum CO2 content is (A) 18–20 meq/L (B) 24–29 meq/L (C) 30–34 meq/L (D) 35–38 meq/L

Description : The normal serum CO2 content is (A) 18–20 meq/L (B) 24–29 meq/L (C) 30–34 meq/L (D) 35–38 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

The normal concentration of bicarbonate in blood is (A) 21 meq/L (B) 24 meq/L (C) 26 meq/L (D) 30 meq/L

Description : The normal concentration of bicarbonate in blood is (A) 21 meq/L (B) 24 meq/L (C) 26 meq/L (D) 30 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose. B. With normal renal function, this patient is likely to be volume overloaded. C. Proper fluid therapy would be unlikely to include potassium administration. D. Insulin administration will increase the potassium content of cells. E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment

A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance of these differences is/are true? a. The cell membrane is able to maintain a 10,000 fold gradient between the extracellular concentration of ionized calcium and the intracellular concentration b. The key to these differences is the fact that the plasma membrane is normally impermeable to sodium, potassium and calcium c. The selectivity of biologic membranes is highly consistent and seldom changes d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Description : A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance ... d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Last Answer : Answer: a The survival of the cell requires that cytosolic composition be maintained within narrow limits, despite the constant influx of nutrients and the simultaneous outflow of waste. A ... be altered drastically as a result of regulatory or signaling processes that occur within the cell

Nucleotides and nucleic acids concentration are often also expressed in terms of (A) ng (B) mg (C) meq (D) OD at 260 nm

Description : Nucleotides and nucleic acids concentration are often also expressed in terms of (A) ng (B) mg (C) meq (D) OD at 260 nm

Last Answer : Answer : D

Normal plasma iron level is (A) 50100 µg/dl (B) 100150 µg/dl (C) 50175 µg/dl (D) 250400 µg/dl

Description : Normal plasma iron level is (A) 50100 µg/dl (B) 100150 µg/dl (C) 50175 µg/dl (D) 250400 µg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results confirms the suspected diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism? 1) High normal 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D concentration 2) High normal 24 hour urinary calcium concentration 3) High normal plasma parathyroid hormone concentration 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration

Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration

Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.

convert mg/dl to mmol/L?

Description : convert mg/dl to mmol/L?

Last Answer : what is the factor ( times ) to convert milligrams/DeciLitre to mmol/L

Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is (A) 0.2–0.6 mmol/L (B) 0.9–2.0 mmol/L (C) 1.8–5.8 mmol/L (D) 2.8–5.3 mmol/L

Description : Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is (A) 0.2–0.6 mmol/L (B) 0.9–2.0 mmol/L (C) 1.8–5.8 mmol/L (D) 2.8–5.3 mmol/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal range of total thyroxine in serum is (A) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (B) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl (C) 5–12 ng/dl (D) 5–12 µg/dl

Description : Normal range of total thyroxine in serum is (A) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (B) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl (C) 5–12 ng/dl (D) 5–12 µg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : D

Normal range of total tri-iodothyronine in serum is (A) 0.1–0.2 ng/dl (B) 0.1–0.2 µg/dl (C) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (D) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl

Description : Normal range of total tri-iodothyronine in serum is (A) 0.1–0.2 ng/dl (B) 0.1–0.2 µg/dl (C) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (D) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : B

All the following statements about cystic fibrosis are correct except (A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease (B) It affects a number of exocrine glands (C) It causes increased sweating (D) Sweat chlorides are above 60 mEq/L in this disease

Description : All the following statements about cystic fibrosis are correct except (A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease (B) It affects a number of exocrine glands (C) It causes increased sweating (D) Sweat chlorides are above 60 mEq/L in this disease

Last Answer : Answer : C

A 75-year-old man had been receiving gentamicin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic) to treat an urinary tract infection. After three months of therapy patient's serum creatinine levels were 10 mg/dL ( normal 0.5-1.2) and serum gentamicin concentrations obtained just before the last dose were 9 mg/dL (normal < 2). Which of the following is the most likely adverse drug reaction the patient was suffering from? a) Type II allergic reaction b)Type III allergic reaction c) Pseudo allergic reaction d) Overdose toxicity

Description : A 75-year-old man had been receiving gentamicin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic) to treat an urinary tract infection. After three months of therapy patient's serum creatinine levels were 10 mg/ ... Type II allergic reaction b)Type III allergic reaction c) Pseudo allergic reaction d) Overdose toxicity

Last Answer : d) Overdose toxicity 

Bleeding complications are frequently associated with fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the following statement(s) concerning complications of fibrinolytic therapy is/are true? a. Careful monitoring of prothrombin time and aPTT time are necessary to avoid bleeding complications b. A level of serum fibrinogen less than 100 mg/dl is associated with an increased risk of bleeding c. Recent (less than 10 days) major surgery is a contraindication to systemic but not regional fibrinolytic therapy d. A patient with a cerebrovascular event occurring less than two months ago can be treated with fibrinolytic therapy if head CT scan is normal

Description : Bleeding complications are frequently associated with fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the following statement(s) concerning complications of fibrinolytic therapy is/are true? a. Careful monitoring of prothrombin time ... months ago can be treated with fibrinolytic therapy if head CT scan is normal

Last Answer : Answer: b Fibrinolytic therapy induces a hemostatic defect through a combination of factors. Hypofibrinogenemia and fibrin degradation products inhibit fibrin polymerization and, in combination ... is considered a major relative contraindication to either regional or systemic thrombolytic therapy

What is the limit of MG/DL, of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast? (1) 40-60 (2) 120-150 (3) 70-100 (4) 160-200

Description : What is the limit of MG/DL, of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast? (1) 40-60 (2) 120-150 (3) 70-100 (4) 160-200

Last Answer : (3) 70-100 Explanation: The mean normal blood glucose level in humans is about 4 mM (4 mmol/L, or 72 mg/dL, i.e. milligrams/deciliter); however, this level fluctuates throughout the day. Glucose ... day (termed "the fasting level"), and rise after meals for an hour or two by a few millimolar.

What is the normal blood sugar level of a human being? (1) Close to 10 mg/ml (2) 120 - 150 mg/dl (3) 80 - 90 mg/dl (4) 150 — 200 mg/dl

Description : What is the normal blood sugar level of a human being? (1) Close to 10 mg/ml (2) 120 - 150 mg/dl (3) 80 - 90 mg/dl (4) 150 — 200 mg/dl

Last Answer : (2) 120 - 150 mg/dl Explanation: The blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. The body naturally tightly regulates blood ... (termed "the fasting level"), and rise after meals for an hour or two by a few millimolar.

Specific drug therapy to lower serum triglycerides (TG) in a subject with normal LDL-cholesterol level is indicated: A. In all subjects with serum TG> 150 mg/dl B. In subjects with existing coronary artery disease and serum TG > 150 mg/dl C. In subjects with HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dl and serum TG > 150 mg/dl D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct

Description : Specific drug therapy to lower serum triglycerides (TG) in a subject with normal LDL-cholesterol level is indicated: A. In all subjects with serum TG> 150 mg/dl B. In subjects with existing coronary artery disease and serum TG ... < 40 mg/dl and serum TG > 150 mg/dl D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct

Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct

A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride level (500 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed: A. Probucol B. Gemfibrozil C. Cholestyramine D. Lovastatin

Description : A patient with coronary artery disease has raised serum triglyceride level (500 mg/dl) but normal total cholesterol level (150 mg/dl). Which hypolipidemic drug should be prescribed: A. Probucol B. Gemfibrozil C. Cholestyramine D. Lovastatin

Last Answer : B. Gemfibrozil

What is the normal blood sugar level of a human being? (1) Close to 10 mg/ml (2) 120 – 150 mg/dl (3) 80 – 90 mg/dl (4) 150 – 200 mg/dl

Description : What is the normal blood sugar level of a human being? (1) Close to 10 mg/ml (2) 120 – 150 mg/dl (3) 80 – 90 mg/dl (4) 150 – 200 mg/dl

Last Answer : 120 – 150 mg/dl 

What is the limit of MG/DL of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast ? (1) 40-60 (2) 120-150 (3) 70-100 (4) 160-200

Description : What is the limit of MG/DL of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast ? (1) 40-60 (2) 120-150 (3) 70-100 (4) 160-200

Last Answer : 70-100

A decrease in the ionized fraction of serum calcium causes (A) Tetany (B) Rickets (C) Osteomalacia (D) Osteoporosis

Description : A decrease in the ionized fraction of serum calcium causes (A) Tetany (B) Rickets (C) Osteomalacia (D) Osteoporosis

Last Answer : Answer : A

Serum magnesium level ranges between (A) 2–3 mg/dl (B) 3–5 mg/dl (C) 6–8 mg/dl (D) 9–11 mg/dl

Description : Serum magnesium level ranges between (A) 2–3 mg/dl (B) 3–5 mg/dl (C) 6–8 mg/dl (D) 9–11 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : A

In medical abbreviations, is it mEq or mg that is not to be used?

Description : In medical abbreviations, is it mEq or mg that is not to be used?

Last Answer : In my experience, mcg is microgram, mg is very common. Any of us who read prescriptions are very aware that the difference between the two could mean the difference between treatment and death ... very surprised if it were ever used on a prescription) it could easily be confused with mcg.

Protein bound iodine in blood is present to the extent of _______ / dL (A) 3–8 mg (B) 4–8 mg (C) 3–8 gm (D) 4–8 gm

Description : Protein bound iodine in blood is present to the extent of _______ / dL (A) 3–8 mg (B) 4–8 mg (C) 3–8 gm (D) 4–8 gm

Last Answer : Answer : A

Amount of phenylacetic acid excreted in the urine in phenylketonuria is (A) 100–200 mg/dL (B) 200–280 mg/dL (C) 290–550 mg/dL (D) 600–750 mg/dL

Description : Amount of phenylacetic acid excreted in the urine in phenylketonuria is (A) 100–200 mg/dL (B) 200–280 mg/dL (C) 290–550 mg/dL (D) 600–750 mg/dL

Last Answer : Answer : C

Plasma zinc level is (A) 10–50 µg/dl (B) 50–150 µg/dl (C) 150–250 µg/dl (D) 250–500 µg/dl

Description : Plasma zinc level is (A) 10–50 µg/dl (B) 50–150 µg/dl (C) 150–250 µg/dl (D) 250–500 µg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : B

The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of plasma is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 365 (D) 450

Description : The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of plasma is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 365 (D) 450

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal concentration of sodium (in mg/100 ml) of human plasma is (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 250 (D) 330

Description : The normal concentration of sodium (in mg/100 ml) of human plasma is (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 250 (D) 330

Last Answer : Answer : D

For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness, steady-state serum lithium concentration should be maintained between: A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L

Description : For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness, steady-state serum lithium concentration should be maintained between: A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L

Last Answer : B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L

Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Description : Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Last Answer : B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine

Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Description : Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Last Answer : B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine

Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Description : Weakly acidic drugs: A. Are bound primarily to α1 acid glycoprotein in plasma B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine C. Are highly ionized in the gastric juice D. Do not cross blood-brain barrier

Last Answer : B. Are excreted faster in alkaline urine