Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)
Correct. The sweat chloride test is commonly used for newborn screening for CF. Elevated sweat chloride levels are indicative of CF.
Incorrect. Chest X-rays may be used to assess lung changes in individuals with CF but are not a primary diagnostic test, especially in newborns.
Incorrect. Pulmonary function tests are used to evaluate lung function but are not typically performed as part of newborn screening for CF.
Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) is a general blood test and is not specific for CF diagnosis.
A) Correct. The sweat chloride test is commonly used for newborn screening for CF. Elevated sweat chloride levels are indicative of CF.
B) Incorrect. Chest X-rays may be used to assess lung changes in individuals with CF but are not a primary diagnostic test, especially in newborns.
C) Incorrect. Pulmonary function tests are used to evaluate lung function but are not typically performed as part of newborn screening for CF.
D) Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) is a general blood test and is not specific for CF diagnosis.