Additional

Question 1

Glucose - two-hr post prandial:
(Diabetic)
(Non-diabetic)

Answer 1

Glucose - two-hr post prandial:

Diabetic <180 mg/dL
Non-diabetic <140 mg/dL

Question 2

CD4 T cell count

Answer 2

500-1,500 cells per cubic millimeter blood.

CD4 T cell count: HIV destroys CD4 cells, low counts <200, pt’s become susceptible to diseases which can be fatal.

Question 3

CD4 to CD8 ratios

Answer 3

CD4 to CD8 ratios: A normal CD4/CD8 ratio is 2.0, with CD4 lymphocytes equal to or greater than 400/mm3 and CD8 lymphocytes equal to 200 to 800/mm3. If the ratio is higher than 2, it means your immune system is strong and you may not have HIV.
If ratio is less than 1, you may have HIV.

Question 4

Lithium

Answer 4

Lithium therapeutic range: 0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L

Lithium is an antipsychotic in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is occasionally used in other disorders to augment antidepressants. Usually measured every few days when the person begins taking lithium to help adjust dose and reach the desired drug level - also monitored at regular intervals to monitor blood concentrations.