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EXAM #1: LECTURE 1-4
MLT 120: URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the main three things we assess in urinalysis | physical properties, chemical testing, microscopy |
| Which semi-quantitative method is used to screen for a multitude of precipitants that may be in a patient's urine, typically indicative of infection or disease state? | Dipstick/Multistix |
| What is the principle of glucose testing on dipsticks? | glucose reacts to glucose oxidase to form hydrogen peroxide, which changes the color |
| Dark yellow urine is typically an indicator for | dehydration or fever |
| Which disease state will cause straw urine? | polyuria |
| Define Oliguria | when a patient excretes less than 500ml of urine/24hrs |