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A patient with normal weight came to the laboratory for a repeat cholesterol test. Her previous blood cholesterol level was elevated, and she had been following a special low-fat, low-cholesterol diet recommended by the physician. Why is the physician concerned about the patient’s cholesterol level and fat intake? |
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An overweight 50-year-old female has reported for a postprandial blood glucose test. Last week, she had a positive glucose tolerance test. She has been taking oral hypoglycemic medication and following a diet and exercise program prescribed by the doctor. What disease does she most likely have? |
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A male patient with an attack of excruciating joint pain has come to the lab for a blood test. The physician suspects that the patient has gout. What blood test might be performed to help confirm the diagnosis? If the patient has gout, what will the test result likely be? |
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A 6-year-old girl is very low in weight for her age, even though she eats well because she is "always hungry." She also complains of fatigue and excessive thirst. What is the most likely cause of the girl's symptoms? What further testing might be done to confirm the diagnosis? |
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