85. A 34-year old woman complains of progressive weakness, f…
85. A 34-year old woman complains of progressive weakness, fatigue, poor appetite, and weight loss. She has also noticed the development of hyperpigmentation mainly on the knuckles, elbows, and knees. All of the following blood tests can be used to help confirm a diagnosis of Addison’s disease except:
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50. Sadie, a 55-year-old swim instructor with a history of Type 2 diabetes presents to your office with complaints of a 3-day history of low-grade fever and right upper quadrant pain 5/10, radiating to the right scapula. Her Laboratory diagnostics indicate:WBC 13,000 (NL 4.5-11,000)SGOT (AST) 55 (NL 5-40)SGPT (ALT) 65 (NL 5-55)BUN 25 (NL 6-25)Alk. Phos. 140 (NL35-110)Amylase 130 (NL 20-90)A physical exam reveals epigastric tenderness, guarding, and a positive Murphy’s sign. The FNP suspects:
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