Which of these patients has a normal fasting glucose level?
A) A 53-year-old female who is alert and oriented with a glucose level of 117 mg/dL
B) A 37-year-old female who is weak and dizzy with a glucose level of 81 mg/dL
C) A 67-year-old male with no complaints and a glucose level of 127 mg/dL
D) A 12-year-old male with a blood glucose level of 38 mg/dL
B) A 37-year-old female who is weak and dizzy with a glucose level of 81 mg/dL
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A) "I started taking an antianxiety medication last week." B) "The pain came on suddenly when I was reading the paper." C) "I have had chest pain on and off for years now." D) "I occasionally feel that my heart seems to skip a beat."
Which of the following is associated with sickle cell disease?
A) Premature RBC destruction B) Decrease in WBC production C) Abnormal WBC production D) Profuse, abnormal night sweats