Which Lab Value Is Most Concerning in an Infant with Fever

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Multiple Choice

Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and a suspected bacterial infection?

• A) C-reactive protein of 11.5 mg/L
• B) Lymphocyte count of 8.7
• C) Platelet count of 475
• D) White blood cell count of 14

Examine the central tenets of republic ideology and their influence on the revolutionary period and the formation of the early American political system.

Understand the processes involved in the creation, ratification, and amendment of the U.S. Constitution, including the mechanisms of checks and balances and separation of powers.

Appreciate the revolutionary spirit of 1776 and its expression through acts of independence, democratic ideals, and the quest for liberty and equality.

Understand the philosophical influences on the Declaration of Independence.

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Definitions:

Dipeptide

A molecule consisting of two amino acids joined by a single peptide bond.

Dehydration Reaction

A chemical reaction in which two molecules are joined together with the removal of water, common in the synthesis of organic compounds.

Hydrolysis Reaction

Splitting of a chemical bond by the addition of water, with the H+ going to one molecule and the OH− going to the other.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, important for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.