Question 26
Entamoeba gingivalis resembles Entamoeba histolytica both in size and in nuclear characteristics. Entamoeba gingivalis may contain numerous cytoplasmic inclusions such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and bacteria.
I reside in the mouth where I measure approximately 17 micro meters.
Question 27
Match each of the following:
1. Ratio of cellular area to total area in the bone marrow section.
2. Number of myeloid cells compared to nucleated erythroid cells.
3. Use low power to estimate their quantity and appearance.
4. Use Perls' Prussian blue stain.
Question 28
Estriol levels in conjunction with hCG and AFP can be obtained during pregnancy to:
Question 29
Alpha-fetoprotein is a substance typically used in the triple test during pregnancy and for screening chronic liver disease patients for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Increased concentrations of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in adults are MOST characteristically associated with:
Question 30
The blood glucose value is critical; negative ketones is consistent with type 2 diabetes. An elderly type 2 diabetic patient is at risk for hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma and osmolality should be measured.
A measurement of urine glucose would not be useful at this point.
A 70-year-old type 2 diabetic patient is comatose and in the emergency department. Stat blood glucose and serum ketones are ordered.
Blood Glucose: 650 mg/dL
Serum Ketones: Negative
What is the best conclusion?