CMN 548 MODULE 2: DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY
TESTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026-2027
fasting blood glucose level and glycosylated Hemoglobin - correct answer-
Most reliable indicator of a patient's blood sugar status if they have been taking a 2nd generation antips
ychotic
Alcohol - correct answer-Detected inCurine for 7-12 hours
Marijuana - correct answer-Detected in urine for 2-7 days
Benzodiazepines - correct answer-Detected in urine for 3 days
Amphetamine - correct answer-Detected in urine for 48-72 hours
low-protein and high-carbohydrate diet - correct answer-
Likely causes of a decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Liver failure (severe liver disease) - correct answer-Associated with decreased BUN levels
confused, disoriented, or convulsions - correct answer-
Symptoms of elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Basophils - correct answer-Combat parasitic infections, some allergic disorders
Presence of HgF (Fetal Hemoglobin) and HgH (alpha thalassemia) - correct answer-
Creates aCfalse positive blood sugar value above 140
thiazide diuretics - correct answer-Medications or supplements that might cause hypercalcemia
, Trisomy 21 - correct answer-Chromosomal abnormality found in Down Syndrome
Hemolyzed specimens - correct answer-Causes a false elevation of folate
the liver - correct answer-Where folate is stored in the body
Smoking, altered diets, aging, prolonged oral contraceptive use, infectious diseases, certain drugs, prolo
nged bed rest - correct answer-
Factors that might interfere with the results of a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
Polycythemia vera, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Ca
rbon monoxide exposure - correct answer-Conditions that can cause an elevated hemoglobin level
depression, apathy, cognitive impairment, psychosis, affective disorders - correct answer-
Psychiatric symptoms produced due to hypothyroidism
(Teach Back Method) - correct answer-Best way to educate a patient about 'normal' range lab results
Health care workers, Persons with spina bifida, Personal or family history of allergies, History of multip
le surgeries, Occupational exposure, Atopic dermatitis, Intraoperative anaphylaxis - correct answer-
Populations at high risk forCdeveloping a latex allergy
BMP, TSH, CBC, Calcium levels, Pregnancy test, ECG - correct answer-
Recommended baseline labs before beginning treatment with lithium
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - correct answer-
Diagnostic imaging technique using a superconducting magnet and RF signals to construct detailed bod
y images without ionizing radiation
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - correct answer-
MRI type providing images of major blood vessels in 2D and 3D representations
TESTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS
2026-2027
fasting blood glucose level and glycosylated Hemoglobin - correct answer-
Most reliable indicator of a patient's blood sugar status if they have been taking a 2nd generation antips
ychotic
Alcohol - correct answer-Detected inCurine for 7-12 hours
Marijuana - correct answer-Detected in urine for 2-7 days
Benzodiazepines - correct answer-Detected in urine for 3 days
Amphetamine - correct answer-Detected in urine for 48-72 hours
low-protein and high-carbohydrate diet - correct answer-
Likely causes of a decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Liver failure (severe liver disease) - correct answer-Associated with decreased BUN levels
confused, disoriented, or convulsions - correct answer-
Symptoms of elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Basophils - correct answer-Combat parasitic infections, some allergic disorders
Presence of HgF (Fetal Hemoglobin) and HgH (alpha thalassemia) - correct answer-
Creates aCfalse positive blood sugar value above 140
thiazide diuretics - correct answer-Medications or supplements that might cause hypercalcemia
, Trisomy 21 - correct answer-Chromosomal abnormality found in Down Syndrome
Hemolyzed specimens - correct answer-Causes a false elevation of folate
the liver - correct answer-Where folate is stored in the body
Smoking, altered diets, aging, prolonged oral contraceptive use, infectious diseases, certain drugs, prolo
nged bed rest - correct answer-
Factors that might interfere with the results of a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
Polycythemia vera, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Ca
rbon monoxide exposure - correct answer-Conditions that can cause an elevated hemoglobin level
depression, apathy, cognitive impairment, psychosis, affective disorders - correct answer-
Psychiatric symptoms produced due to hypothyroidism
(Teach Back Method) - correct answer-Best way to educate a patient about 'normal' range lab results
Health care workers, Persons with spina bifida, Personal or family history of allergies, History of multip
le surgeries, Occupational exposure, Atopic dermatitis, Intraoperative anaphylaxis - correct answer-
Populations at high risk forCdeveloping a latex allergy
BMP, TSH, CBC, Calcium levels, Pregnancy test, ECG - correct answer-
Recommended baseline labs before beginning treatment with lithium
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - correct answer-
Diagnostic imaging technique using a superconducting magnet and RF signals to construct detailed bod
y images without ionizing radiation
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - correct answer-
MRI type providing images of major blood vessels in 2D and 3D representations
