An elderly client presents with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
lab tests is important in forming the diagnosis?
C-reactive protein (CRP).
... [Show More] Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Correct!
Complete blood count (CBC).
Atrial fibrillation is a common presentation in elderly clients
with hyperthyroidism. If the TSH is suppressed, a free
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A 24-year-old female is preparing for radioactive iodine therapy to
treat Graves disease. Which test must she undergo first?
Basal metabolism rate. Lithium level. Serum calcium.
Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. Correct!
Radioactive iodine therapy is the most commonly used
treatment in the United States for Graves disease
(hyperthyroidism); however, it is contraindicated during
pregnancy. Therefore, for women, a pregnancy test (betahuman chorionic gonadotropin) needs to be performed before
initiating therapy. Women of childbearing age should also be
told to delay conception for a few months after radioactive
iodine therapy. It is also contraindicated in women who are
breastfeeding. Older adults or clients at risk of developing
cardiac complications may be pretreated with antithyroid
drugs (ATDs) before therapy to deplete the thyroid gland of
stored hormone, thereby minimizing the risk of exacerbation
of hyperthyroidism because of radioactive iodine (131I)–
induced thyroiditis.
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A 46-year-old male presents with a tender, red and swollen knee.
The clinician orders a complete blood count (CBC) with differential,
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uric acid level and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Which of
the following results would make the clinician suspect a septic joint
rather than gout?
Decreased white blood cell (WBC) count and an elevated uric acid
level.
Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count and an elevated Erythrocyte
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