Increased trough levels of aminoglycosides in the serum are often associated with toxic effects to which organ?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conjug…
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conjugation of bilirubin?
As the left ventricle of the heart is stretched due to volum…
As the left ventricle of the heart is stretched due to volume overload in congestive heart failure, cardiac muscle secretes this protein in higher levels as a response. Levels of this protein above 500 is considered positive for congestive heart failure.
Primary hyperparathyroidism can be diagnosed easily by notin…
Primary hyperparathyroidism can be diagnosed easily by noting an increased ionized serum calcium, calcium carbonate kidney stones and an increased PTH.
The most prevalent metabolic bone disorder in the United Sta…
The most prevalent metabolic bone disorder in the United States is:
An adult African-American female, age 50, has been experienc…
An adult African-American female, age 50, has been experiencing abdominal discomfort, cramps and diarrhea on a more frequent basis. She has noted that it seems to occur after eating her healthy Greek yogurt at breakfast and with her calcium-building milk-based smoothie at lunch. The doctor calls the lab for a consultation. You recommend the following with pathology approval:
Most cases of post-hepatic jaundice are due to gallstones or…
Most cases of post-hepatic jaundice are due to gallstones or other physical obstruction and result in clay-colored feces.
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conjug…
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conjugation of bilirubin?
What is the common substrate used in the biosynthesis of adr…
What is the common substrate used in the biosynthesis of adrenal steroids?
This hormone is responsible for triggering the onset of uter…
This hormone is responsible for triggering the onset of uterine contractions during pregnancy: