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melly21297

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What are phleboliths and an appendicolith?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the laboratory results in the sample dictation below are not within normal limits? Do they support a diagnosis of renal insufficiency? Why or why not?
 
  Glucose 97, BUN 51, creatinine 3.4, potassium 4.7, sodium 146, chloride 104, CO2 22.



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Answer to Question 1

A phlebolith (literally a stone in a vein) is a calcium deposit in the wall of a vein. An appendicolith (literally a stone of the appendix) occurs in the appendix and is a mass or concretion containing calcium.

Answer to Question 2

BUN and creatinine are elevated, sodium is only slightly elevated. Elevated BUN and creatinine values support a diagnosis of renal insufficiency. Both creatinine and BUN are excreted by the kidneys and their buildup in the blood is indicative of decreased kidney function.




melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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