A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Blood Level

question 236

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased blood level of C-reactive protein.However, the health-care provider is concerned that this finding could be a false positive.Which of the following conditions could result in a false-positive finding? Select all that apply.

• A)Salicylates
• B)Chemotherapy
• C)Steroids
• D)Intrauterine device
• E)Oral contraceptives

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