Regarding Hgb A1C lab results. Which of the following statements are TRUE? <Select all that apply>
A low Hgb A1C means that the patient is hypoglycemic, and should drink grape juice
A Hgb A1C value of greater than 6.5 indicates the patient is likely Diabetic
A Hgb A1C result reveals the patient's average blood sugar over the last few months
A Hgb A1C value of less than 5.7 is normal
The Hgb A1C value is often used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for a Diabetic patient
Correct Answer : B,C,D,E
A. A low Hgb A1C means that the patient is hypoglycemic, and should drink grape juice. This is incorrect. A low Hgb A1C indicates good blood sugar control, not hypoglycemia.
B. An A1C of 6.5% or higher is diagnostic of diabetes
C. Hgb A1C result reveals the patient's average blood sugar over the last few months.
D. A Hgb A1C value of less than 5.7 is normal.
E. The Hgb A1C value is often used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for a Diabetic patient.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. This is the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat.
B. This is the percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat compared to the total amount of blood in the ventricle before the beat.
C. This refers to the total resistance the blood encounters as it flows through the circulatory system.
D. This is the total amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per minute. It is calculated by multiplying stroke volume by heart rate.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. These are the two primary conditions that constitute COPD. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by persistent cough with mucus production, while emphysema involves the destruction of lung tissue.
B. Acute bronchitis is a short-term infection, while COPD is a chronic condition. Therefore, this combination is incorrect.
C. Polycythemia is an increase in red blood cells, unrelated to lung conditions.
D. While asthma and COPD can share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions. Asthma is reversible airway obstruction, while COPD is progressive and irreversible.
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