ASCP-MLT Exam Dumps - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - MLT(ASCP)
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3. B
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A cardiovascular risk marker is an analyte in a body fluid that can be measured by the clinical laboratory and has been associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. Examples of risk markers include: LDL-C, triglycerides, and hs-CRP.
A cardiovascular risk factor is a condition (not a laboratory analyte) that is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Examples of risk factors include: smoking, obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
Determine if each of the following is a cardiovascular risk marker or a cardiovascular risk factor.
1. Smoking
2. Obesity
3. Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
4. Hypertension
5. Triglycerides
6. High sensitivity-C-reactive protein (hsCRP)
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2. D
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4. C
Red to Brown Urine: porphobilinogen, hematuria, myoglobinuria, etc.
Green: Food colorings; Increased carotene in the diet;
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
Yellow: bilirubin, bile pigments
White: phosphates, other crytals
Match urine color with substance that might have been responsible:
1. Phosphates
2. Bilirubin
3. Pseudomonas
4. Porphobilinogen