Basic Lab Quiz

Which blood cells and elements are included in a CBC Test?

What do red blood cells do?

The Red Blood Cell Count test measures the

Hemoglobin is

Hematocrit

Low Red Blood Cell Counts can indicate

Elevated Red Blood Cell Counts can indicate

If we suspect issues with low red blood cell counts, which lab test(s) would we add to the patient's next retest?

Which is a symptom of not having enough red blood cells or hemoglobin?

If the patient is approaching or is on the upper end of the normal range for hemoglobin or hematocrit, what might our recommendation(s) be? Check all that apply

How often can a patient legally donate blood to get Hemoglobin and Hematocrit within a healthy range?

A CMP test is used to provide information on?

The CMP liver tests include the following substances. Check all that apply

The CMP shows strained liver function. Which supplements could do you recommend?

The CMP kidney tests include the following substances. Check all that apply

When kidneys are not working properly, less ( ) is filtered into the urine and increases blood levels of ( )

Which is the least reliable indicator of kidney function because it is far more likely to be affected by things like, diet, dehydration, and exercise?

If the triglycerides are very elevated, which portion of the lipid panel will not be calculated?

Estradiol is a form of estrogen found in both women and men. In women it is involved with sexual organ development, bone metabolism, cholesterol metabolism, aspects of pregnancy, body weight, insulin sensitivity, and glucose metabolism. Although lower in men, estradiol plays an important role in

Symptoms of estrogen dominance can include

Symptoms of estrogen levels that are too low can include

If a patient has low testosterone, is it normal to also have low estradiol? Write Yes or No and explain your answer.

If a man's estradiol came back at 60, do we automatically offer treatment?

What is an example of entry level (low dose) treatment with Anastrozole?

At what level do we treat with low dose anastrozole even if symptoms aren't present?

Found in both men and women, testosterone is an important hormone that controls energy levels, muscle mass, sex drive, behavior, and sperm production. The production of testosterone is controlled by the

How would you explain the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone to a patient?

Can you have normal total testosterone levels and still be a candidate for testosterone replacement? Please explain your answer

Scenario 1: Patient is a candidate for Testosterone Replacement and his total testosterone value is below 400. What is his recommended starting dose of testosterone?

Scenario 2: Patient is a candidate for Testosterone Replacement and his total testosterone value is 451. What is his recommended starting dose of testosterone?

If a patient is under 30 years old and has low testosterone, which program are they a candidate for? Write Testosterone Replacement or Stimulating Hormones and explain your answer

Which cases would we give someone under 30 actual Testosterone? Select all that apply

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) regulates the function of the testes in men and ovaries in women. It is a marker for

The pituitary gland makes (FSH) Follicle Stimulating Hormone which helps women to release eggs and men to produce sperm. Imbalances with FSH can indicate fertility problems making it hard to get pregnant. It can also have an effect on puberty, periods, and sex drive. In Lamens terms, FSH is a marker for

If a man is taking Testosterone, the LH and FSH will be low because Testosterone will suppress your natural production. If a patient is on Testosterone, which labs will you not need to run on the retest lab work?