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student77

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client suspected of having an acute myocardial infarction (MI) has cardiac enzymes drawn about 5 hours after symptoms presented. Which of these values would confirm the client had an MI?
 
  a. elevated CPK c. elevated LDH 5
  b. elevated CK-BB d. LDH, less than LDH 2

Question 2

Which of these tests locates a tumor marker present in ovarian cancer?
 
  a. alpha-fetoprotein c. HCG
  b. CA 125 d. PSA


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ttt030911

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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CPK is the first enzyme that is elevated after MI and peaks within the first 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

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CA 125 is a test used to identify a tumor marker present in ovarian cancer.


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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