All of the Following Can Be Used in the Diagnosis

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis EXCEPT:

• A) an elevated potassium level in the sweat.
• B) an elevated chloride level in the sweat.
• C) genetic testing of the patient and/or parents.
• D) chronic lung infections from an early age.

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Definitions:

Hemorrhagic Stroke

A type of stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel leading to bleeding inside or around the brain.

Middle Age

A period in human life, typically between the ages of about 45 and 65, characterized by noticeable changes in physical health, personal development, and social role.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die, resulting in severe memory loss and cognitive decline.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with alcoholism.