Which Lab Values Are Correct for HH

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which lab values are correct for HH?

• A) Serum iron normal- increased, serum ferritin increased
• B) TIBC normal- increased, serum ferritin increased
• C) Serum iron decreased, serum ferritin decreased
• D) TIBC normal - decreased, serum transferrin saturation increased

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Definitions:

Legionnaires Disease

A severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, often spread through inhalation of contaminated water droplets.

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

The bacterium that causes tuberculosis, a contagious infection that primarily impacts the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.

Acid-fast Bacilli

A group of bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that resist decolorization by acids after being stained, used in diagnosing tuberculosis and other infections.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.