What Approach Is Appropriate for Interpreting the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)level

question 85

Multiple Choice

What approach is appropriate for interpreting the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level as a diagnostic factor for prostate cancer?

• A)A PSA level higher than 4.0 ng/mL indicates prostate cancer.
• B)A PSA level lower than 4.0 ng/mL indicates prostate cancer.
• C)A fluctuating PSA level indicates prostate cancer.
• D)An abnormal PSA level alone is not enough to diagnose prostate cancer.

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Diastole

The phase of the heart cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood following contraction.

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Capillary Refill

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Cardiac Cycle

The complete sequence of events in the heart from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next, including systole and diastole phases.