| Strep | Mono | Lead | A1c | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What are some symptoms of strep?
Sore Throat
Fever Lymphadenopathy |
What is a symptom of mono?
Fatigue
Fever Rash Lymphadenopathy |
What are sources of lead poisoning?
Lead based paint and its dust
older buildings pottery dishes |
What patients receive A1c testing?
Diabetic
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What is best method of urine collection?
Clean catch mid-stream
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How is strep spread?
Airborne droplets
surface contact |
What is the nickname of Mono?
"Kissing Disease"
Virus is transmitted through saliva |
Where do you collect blood for blood lead testing?
Fingers & toes
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What is a normal A1c?
< 6
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What could abnormal pH, protein and blood levels mean?
Possible Kidney problem
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What type of infection is strep?
Bacterial
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What virus causes mono?
Epstein Barr Virus - EBV
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What ages do we do lead testing?
12 & 24 months
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What does the A1c test tell you?
3 month average of blood sugars
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What could a + ketone and + sugar levels indicate?
Diabetes
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What is the name of the strep bacteria?
Group A streptococcus
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What is the treatment for Mono?
rest
fluids avoid contact sports |
How long is a blood lead sample good for?
7 days
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What does HgbA1c stand for?
Glycated hemoglobin - what % of the hemoglobin cell is covered w/ glucose
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What could a + bilirubin test indicate?
Liver issue
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What can untreated strep lead to?
Rheumatic fever
Heart valve damage Kidney inflammation |
What is a complication of Mono?
Enlarged spleen
Inflammed liver / hepatitis Anemia |
What are symptoms of lead toxicity?
anemia
severe stomach pains muscle weakness developemental delay brain damage |
What are 3 ways to assure accurate test results?
Room temp testing cassette
cap tube full w/o air bubbles sample tested within 1" of collection |
What do the first and last pad on the dipstick test for?
first - glucose
last - WBC/Leukocytes |
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