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What tests are done to monitor therapeutic levels of drugs?

coagulation

The blood test that determines the percentage of a specimen's volume that is made up of red blood cells is the

hematocrit determination

A complete blood count is a type of ______ test.

hematologic

What is found in red blood cells?

hemoglobin

What test is used to monitor the help of a patient with diabetes ?

hemoglobin A-1 C

A sign of bulimia nervosa is

mood swings

The study of the shape and form of object is known as

morphology

Protein is needed for growth and development of

muscle

A small disposable instrument with sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a small incision is a

lancet

________ are used when the amount of blood required for a procedure is not large

lancet

The nutrient that contains more calories by weight is called a

lipid

________ are carried through the bloodstream by soluble fiber

lipoproteins

Dietary guidelines that into reduce the risk of heart attack recommended choosing a diet that is

low in saturated fat and cholesterol

What must leave the nucleus in order for the process of translation begin?

mRNA

A small calibrated glass tube that holds a small precise volume of fluid

micropipette

An increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease has been linked with high levels of

triglycerides and cholesterol

What method of blood collection would be best to use with patients who have small or fragile veins?

butterfly system

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kg of water by 1°C

calorie

The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of their caloric intake.

50

On average, an adult should drink _____ glasses of water a day.

6 to 8

The optimal percentage of body fat for a woman younger than 50 is

14% to 23%

Obesity is a condition in which body weight is more than ___ percent above normal for age, height, and gender.

20

The recommended daily allowance of lipids for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of his or her caloric intake.

30

Each gram of protein contains

4 calories

The recommended daily allowance of protein for a normal weight adult is ___ to ___ grams.

44 to 66

Which of the following is the start codon?

AUG

The test that determines the rate at which red blood cells settle in whole blood is

ESR

The target range for _________ levels is less than 7%.

HgbA1c

What is not a part of the process of nutrition?

Indigestion

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the USDA Dietary Guidelines?

Reduce sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg a day

___________ requires a superficial puncture of the skin with a sharp point.

capillary puncture

Complete _______ are also known as polysaccharides

carbohydrates

What molecule contains the anti-codon?

transfer RNA

What is the chief difference between a full liquid diet and a clear liquid diet?

a full liquid diet include strain cooked cereals and soups

Saturated fats are derived from _______ sources

animal

An ESR is preformed on freshly collected______

anti-coagulated blood

Proteins assist with

antibody production and disease resistance

_____ are Chemical agents that fight cell destroying free radicals.

antioxidants

The term reduce cholesterol on food labels means that the food has

at least 25% less cholesterol per serving in the food a replaces

What is the most highly recommended food for a patient less than 6 months old?

breast milk

In 2015 USDA dietary guidelines encourage people not to

decrease intake of fat-free or low-fat milk products

A noninvasive common treatment for obesity is

diet and exercise

Lactose intolerance is an abnormality in _____________________.

digestion

When counting RBC's and WBC's a ________ blood sample and a hemocytometer is used.

diluted

When the body has more calories than it needs to fuel its activities, it stores the excess as

fat

The tough, string parts of vegetables and fruits that is not absorbed by the body but aids in a variety of bodily functions

fiber

Which of the following nutrients can help prevent diventricular disease, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome?

fiber

____ can help lower cholesterol levels

fiber

What factor(s) affects (affect) body weight?

genetics and a balanced diet

_____ are simple lipids that consist of glycerol and three fatty acids

triglycerides

A drug therapy for obesity that blocks the absorption of fat is

orlistat

What is tested by placing RBCs and then evaluating the color of the blood specimen?

oxygen

What separates packed red and white blood cells?

plasma

Which of the following is not a function of water in the human body?

promoting the healing of wounds

What is the process that occurs inside cells that produces long strands of amino acids?

protein synthesis

The body uses amino acids to create...

proteins

The three main nutrients in a balanced diet are

proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

Incomplete ______ lack one or more of the essential amino acids

protiens

A hematocrit is a test the measures the percentage of _______ in the blood specimen

red blood cells

What is the first step in preparing to draw blood for testing?

review written request

The first step and preparing to draw blood is

reviewing the written requisition for the test

What "reads" the mRNA?

ribosomes

Which of the following diets may be prescribed for a patient who has difficulty swallowing?

soft diet

Lactose is a _______________ found in milk.

sugar

Which process takes place within the nucleus?

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