Higher than normal levels of cholesterol in the blood signifies a condition known as:
A) hypervolemia
B) ischemic heart disease
C) hypercholesterolemia
D) hypertension
C) hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia means higher than normal levels of cholesterol in the blood, and there are several different types with different outcomes if not treated properly. They can lead to ischemic heart disease and peripheral vascular disease, among others.
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A) a diuretic. B) an anti-inflammatory. C) analgesics. D) an anticoagulant medication.
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A BUN of 10 mg/dL is obtained by a technologist. What is the urea concentration?
A. 25.0 mg/dL B. 21.4 mg/dL C. 18.4 mg/dL D. 9.3 mg/dL
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