Match the Laboratory Studies and Referrals to the Correct Frequency

question 4

Multiple Choice

Match the laboratory studies and referrals to the correct frequency for people with type 2 diabetes.
Every visit

• A) Ophthalmology referral
• B) Lipid panel
• C) Foot exam for patients with sensory deficiencies or foot deformities or history of ulcers
• D) Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR)

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Definitions:

Alveolar Pressure

The pressure within the alveoli of the lungs, which influences breathing and gas exchange.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces the surface tension of fluids, facilitating processes like breathing by preventing the collapse of alveoli in the lungs.

Type II Pneumocytes

Specialized cells lining the alveoli of the lungs that secrete pulmonary surfactant to decrease the surface tension at the air/liquid interface, aiding in respiratory mechanics.

Cuboidal Epithelial Cells

Cube-shaped cells found lining various ducts and glands, playing a role in secretion and absorption.