Terms Flashcards
1
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Serum Amylase
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Used to evaluate pancreatic function
2
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Albumin/globulin ratio
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Used to assess nutritional status
3
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Urine N-telopeptide level
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measures amount of n-telopeptide formed, indicates the amount of bone resorption.
increased levels seen with chronic immobilization
4
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Urine calcium
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measures adequacy of calcium intake and rate of absorption. used to assess bone resorption and is elevated in patients with immobilization
