Fun Quiz: Test Your Clinical Chemistry Knowledge

#1. Which of the following is accurate in primary hyperthyroidism?

Normal TSH, decreased T4 & T3

Normal TSH, elevated T3 & decreased T4

Elevated TSH, elevated T4 & T3

Decreased TSH, elevated T4 & T3

#2. What cell type produces bone alkaline phosphatase?

Osteocytes

Osteoblasts

Osteoclasts

#3. Highest elevations of Acid Phosphatase can be seen in

Pancreatitis

Multiple myeloma

Chronic kidney disease

Splenectomy

Metastatic prostate cancer

#4. The following conditions can cause an elevation of LDH levels except

Hemolytic diseases

Intestinal blockage

Pernicious anemia

Myocardial infarction

Muscle trauma

#5. The following are indications for CSF analysis except

Encephalitis

Meningitis

Intracranial hemorrhage

Paranasal sinusitis

Syphilis

#6. Determine the acid-base status: pH = 7.52, pCO2 = 28, HCO3 = 21

Completely compensated metabolic acidosis

Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

Completely compensated respiratory alkalosis

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

#7. Which of the following is the result when EDTA plasma is used to run blood chemistries?

Elevated calcium level

Decreased sodium level

Decreased calcium level

Decreased potassium level

Elevated pH

#8. In drug testing using thin layer chromatography, why is a volatile organic solvent mixed with urine specimens?

To remove interferences

To enhance the effect of the drugs

To extract the drugs

To preserve the drug

#9. Test that measures the patient’s average glucose level over 2-3 weeks by measuring glucose attached to proteins

Glycosylated hemoglobin

C-peptide

Fructosamine

Sodium nitroprusside test

Serum Albumin

#10. Which of the following statements is true?

Aldosterone plays no role in maintaining blood pressure

Aldosterone promotes potassium secretion in the distal tubules

Hypothalamus produces CRH which stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce aldosterone

Aldosterone is the major glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex

Aldosterone reduces sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules

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