A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of C-Reactive

question 163

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of C-reactive protein (CRP) .Which of the following conditions is associated with this finding?

• A)Diabetes mellitus
• B)Hypertension
• C)Acute inflammation
• D)HIV

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