Pathology Normal Lab Values- Gustafson

Question 0

what is the cut off limit for fecal fat testing?

Answer 0

6g

Question 1

malabsorption is a defect in what?

Answer 1

small intestine

Question 2

what is maldigestion a defect in?

Answer 2

exocrine pancreas

Question 3

what is the best screen for pancreatic insufficiency?

Answer 3

pancreatic elastace 1

Question 4

what vitamins are affected by maldigestion?

Answer 4

B12, D, and A

Question 5

d-xylose in blood high and low urine levels suggests?

Answer 5

renal insufficency

Question 6

what dz caused by gluten and gliadin sensitivity?

Answer 6

celiacs, gluten ataxia, and something else

Question 7

what is diagnosis of lactose intolerance dependent on?

Answer 7

history!

Question 8

what does VIP cause?

Answer 8

relaxation of smooth m, vasodilation, stimulation of secretion of water electrolytes and pancreatic hormones

Question 9

what do microscopic stool exams find?

Answer 9

Ova and parasites

Question 10

if your patient has transaminitis that you’re not expecting what do you do?

Answer 10

have them stay off booze and non-needed meds and redo a few days later

Question 11

what is urobilinogen produced by?

Answer 11

bacteria?

Question 12

elevated MCV would show?

Answer 12

liver failure from alcohol abuse

Question 13

what is the test for cystic fibrosis for babies?

Answer 13

serum immunoreactive tyrpsinogen

Question 14

test in adults/classic test for cystic fibrosis?

Answer 14

classic sweat test