Clinical Chemistry
Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Clinical Chemistry is a branch of laboratory medicine that focuses on the analysis of bodily fluids, primarily blood and urine, to diagnose and monitor disease. This course covers the principles and methodologies of biochemical tests utilized in the detection and management of various health conditions, including metabolic and endocrine disorders, organ dysfunction, and drug toxicities. Students will learn about instrumentation, quality control, and interpretation of laboratory data, while emphasizing the clinical significance of analytes such as enzymes, electrolytes, proteins, hormones, and metabolites. The practical and theoretical aspects combined prepare students to work in clinical laboratories and support medical decision-making.
Recommended Textbook
Mosby's Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests 1st Edition by Kathleen Deska Pagana
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Chapter 1: Mosbys Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory
Tests, 1st Canadian Edition
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58 Verified Questions
58 Flashcards
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Sample Questions
Q1) A patient presents with upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a suspected peptic ulcer.Which of the following is the most appropriate test?
A)Upper gastrointestinal radiography
B)Gastric bleeding scan
C)Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
D)None of the above.
Answer: C
Q2) A patient has been diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism.Her triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels are decreased.What would a clinician expect the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels to be?
A)Normal
B)Increased
C)Decreased
D)Near zero
Answer: B
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