Miscellaneous

Question 1

If you are suspecting a patient to have a vitamin D deficiency, what lab do you order?

Answer 1

25-hydroxyvitamin D level

Question 2

What diagnosis will cover the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level lab?

Answer 2

Myalgia (muscle pain), myositis (muscle inflammation), osteoporosis, psoriasis, hypercalcemia, bariatric surgery and long term use of medications

Question 3

If you supplement a patient with Vitamin D 1000 IU daily, how much will their serum Vit D level increase daily?

Answer 3

7-10 ng/mL

Question 4

For every 1% increase in A1c the risk of CV events goes up to what percentage? And what is the mortality for males and females?

Answer 4

20%. CV mortality 24% in males and 28% females

Question 5

An increase A1c will increase the risk of HF after a patient experiences a _________?

Answer 5

MI

Question 6

What should be the baseline oxygen level for a patient with COPD?

Answer 6

88-90%