Blood Chemistry Intro
Module Exam

#1: A "routine" blood chemistry screen usually includes:

#2: True or false - Lab normal ranges are superior to functional ideal ranges in blood chemistry testing.

#3: A good lab marker to look at for a client experiencing brain fog, belly fat, and fatigue is:

#4: What is an important test for the thyroid that tells us really what the thyroid cells are seeing?

#5: Dicken Weatherby's Functional Diagnosis Hierarachy listed in order of importance is:

#6: The Lab Results Tracking Spreadsheet is part of the Master Health Tracker tool.

#8: True or false - An important point to remember when evaluating a client's labs is to look not only at numbers, but for patterns, and for comparisons over time.

#9: CBC anemia markers include:

#10: Symptoms of anemia include:

#11: Decreased ferritin, with normal serum iron, transferrin, MCV, and hemoglobin are indicative of which stage of iron deficiency anemia?

#12: True or false: Anemias of excess are mild, temporary conditions that are easily corrected.

#13: TIBC is an acronym for:

#14: The CBC measures __________markers.

#15: Anemia with change in the shape of the blood cells causing damage and internal bleeding is called:

#16: CBC immune system markers that can indicate a viral infection when elevated are:

#17: CRP, sed rate, and homocysteine are all markers of ______________ when elevated.

#18: Parasites may be suspected when a client's labs show elevated:

#19: Other immune system markers include:

#20: If neutrophils are high, and lymphocytes are low, this can be indicative of:

#21: Markers of chronic infection or the recovery stage are:

#22: WBC can be __________ in the presence of a viral or bacterial infection.

#23: This test is also an indicator of acid/alkaline balance:

#24: Fluids and electrolytes include:

#25: The following lab values can indicate acidosis:

#26: High triglycerides, sodium, chloride, and glucose values, combined with low potassium, can indicate:

#27: Low chloride, potassium, and carbon dioxide levels can indicate:

#28: Suspect adrenal fatigue when you see these markers:

#29: One of the major salts in the body is:

#30: True or false - The level of calcium in the blood directly correlates to bone health.

#31: High iron levels may indicate:

#32: Vitamin D and magnesium deficiency can lead to low levels of this mineral:

#33: Kidney disease or failure can cause high levels of:

#34: Bone metabolism is measured by:

#35: Low alkaline phosphatase and low WBC can indirectly indicate low levels of:

#36: Low molybdenum can be indirectly indicated by:

#37: The best marker to determine Vit B-12 levels:

#38: True or false - Vitamin D can be measured directly in the blood.

#39: Low hematocrit, high alk phos, high RBC, low hemoglobin and high MCV, MCH, and MCHC can indicate a deficiency in:

#40: The optimal range for serum Vitamin D levels is:

#41: Vitamin B6 deficiency may be indicated when labs show:

#42: Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy ng/mL, is the most accurate lab to run for Vitamin D levels.

#43: If Vitamin D levels are <20, your client may take Vitamin D as follows:

#44: If fasting glucose is high and hemoglobin A1c is normal, it can indicate a deficiency in:

#45: The ideal range for fasting glucose is:

#46: Hemoglobin A1c is a direct measure of blood sugar over ________ days.

#47: True or false - The optimal range for hemoglobin A1c is 4.5 - 5.0%.

#48: Glucose >120 on 2 tests and Hemoglobin A1c > 6.5 are markers for:

#49: Insulin binding causes cells to prefer the use of _________ over fat as fuel.

#50: The conversion of T4 to T3 is inhibited by:

#51: Triiodothyronine is also known as:

#52: Labs that indicate what the thyroid is producing, what the cells are seeing, and what may be attacking the thyroid are:

#53: Two autoimmune thyroid conditions are:

#54: True or false - TSH is the only important thyroid lab to run.

#55: Wilson's Temperature Syndrome can be indicated by:

#56: True or false - Synthroid and other thyroid hormone replacements can clog the thyroid receptors and exacerbate thyroid dysfunction.

#57: The most important nutrient for the thyroid is:

#58: High MCV, MCH, MCHC, and globulin with low iron, protein, and electrolytes (except for CO2) can indicate:

#59: 4 main markers to look at for GI dysfunction are:

#60: Low sodium levels can indicate:

#61: If eosinophils are elevated, you can suspect:

#62: Pancreatitis can be indicated by:

#63: More markers for dysbiosis are found on which test(s):

#64: With hypochlorhydria, leaky gut, ulcers, and low iron markers, suspect:

#65: When this marker is elevated, suspect kidney dysfunction:

#66: What assesses the filtering capacity of the kidney?

#67: When uric acid builds up in the body, it can create a condition known as:

#68: Magnesium and B6 can bind to ___________ to ease the burden on the kidneys.

#69: High BUN, low sodium, and low albumin are indicators of:

#70: Dehydration, enlarged prostate, and muscle wasting are often seen with high:

#71: _________is an enzyme that becomes elevated when there is damage to organs.

#72: A breakdown product of hemoglobin, high levels of this may indicate jaundice.

#73: Low cholesterol, low LDL, and low HDL may indicate:

#74: ________ and ___________ are aminotransferase enzymes, and transfer amino acids from one place to another.

#75: When _______ is elevated, it's a good idea to look at isoenzymes (isozymes)

#76: Zinc and B6 deficiency, estrogen dominance, low adrenal function, hypothyroid, or malabsorption can be indicated by low_______, in the presence of an otherwise normal liver panel.

#77: True or false - Albumin is one of the major proteins in the blood, and it reflects the client's general state of nutrition.

#78: Elevated levels of this can indicate a damaged organ in the body:

#79: Damage to cardiac tissue can be indicated by elevated:

#80: True or false - It is important for clients to maintain very low cholesterol levels for optimal cardiovascular health.

#81: hs-CRP is a marker of inflammation in the _____.

#82: Low B6, Folate, B12, and compromised methylation can result in high levels of:

#83: Low cholesterol levels can be caused by:

#84: This helps to form, carry, and deliver bad cholesterol particles to the cells. If this is elevated, you're at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease:

#85: Sed rate is a marker for: