AP Bimex Flashcards
The methods of extraction, storage, and handling of nucleic acid molecules, depends on the type of the tissue from where they were extracted . *
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
The following are techniques for detecting drugs in serum, except: *
Hemagglutination inhibition immunoassay
Microparticle enzyme immunoassay (Tacrolimus)
Fluorescence polarization immunoassay
High performance liquid chromatography
Thin-layer chromatography
Microparticle enzyme immunoassay (Tacrolimus)
In virus, the main enzyme responsible for synthesizing a double helix complementary DNA strand (cDNA) from RNA is___: *
integrase
RNA polymerase
ribonuclease H
reverse transcriptase
reverse transcriptase
To ensure documentation of the identification of the tested individuals & the collection of evidences, the following are the CORRECT steps EXCEPT : *
samples individually packaged, sealed, and stored
appropriate informed consent
record of hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
history of any recent transfusion in the preceding month
documents showing the chain of custody of samples
history of any recent transfusion in the preceding month
In THE PRECEEDMG 3 MONTHS•
Molecular Techniques are used in the medical field for the following purpose EXCEPT: *
detecting abnormal genes in patient specimens
germline genetic modification
establishing patterns of gene expression that are characteristic of specific diseases
diagnosis of different types of cancers
germline genetic modification
This/ These is/ are TRUE of Immunosuppressives: *
used to suppress both the humoral and cell-mediated immune systems.
Corticosteroids are the drugs of choice for use in maintenance of kidney and liver allografts because of their accessibility
Many are antibiotics like rapamycin and mycophenolate mofetil.
Tacrolimus is the drug of choice in organ transplantation because of the absence of potential toxicities
1st & 3rd choices only
2nd & 4th choices only
All of the above
1st & 3rd choices only
TRUE of Control swabs Except÷: *
packaged separately, and clearly labelled collected one item at a time
collected from an unstained area
collected adjacent to the fluid stain
collected to either convict or free the accused
collected to either convict or free the accused
Acute poisoning may be caused by which of the following? *
Lead
Arsenic
carbon monoxide
Cyanide
Iron
Cyanide
antigenic stimuli for activating the cellular response comes from the following areas of the cell , except: *
cytosolic
endosomal
extracellular
mitochondrial
mitochondrial
WhichstatementiscorrectregardingSputumcollectionforacidfastbacilli 1point testing? *
sputum specimen must be collected on three consecutive days.
each sputum smear on from each collection day must become positive
collect only once if first smear is positive for AFB.
1st & 3rd choices only
All of the above
sputum specimen must be collected on three consecutive days
’- grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) comprise of the following findings: *
Koilocytosis & Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN 1)
(Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia) CIN 2 & CIN 3
Invasive Carcinoma
1st & 2nd choices only
All of the above
(Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia) CIN 2 & CIN 3
An allele present in the child:but not in the mother is referred to as the ___. *
obligatory paternal gene (OG)
direct exclusion gene
obligatory paternal allele
1st & 3rd choices only
All of the above
1st & 3rd choices only
The simplest of the cells / tissue sampling techniques: *
Surgical biopsy
Abrasive cytology
Exfoliative cytology
Core needle biopsy
Aspiration cytology
Exfoliative cytology
DNA in the pathology laboratory can be used to *
resolve specimen mix-ups
confirm or refute mislabeling of biopsy specimens
resolved alleged sample switching
evaluate engraftment of marrow after transplantation
1st & 2nd choices only
3rd & 4th choices only
All of the above
All of the above
For CD4+ T-lymphocytes to be activated, the antigen presenting cells displays the antigen via this complex receptor. *
Major histocompatibility complex receptor class II
Major histocompatibility comlex receptor class I
Fc region/receptor
Fab region
Major histocompatibility complex receptor class II
. This/These is/are TRUE of chromatographic tests, except : *
In Enzyme-mediated immunologic technique (EMIT),the drug is covalently attached to an enzyme and separated in a high resistance flow column.
Capillary electrophoresis is one example
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy is the gold-standard for detection and quantitation of volatile compounds.
Applied mainly to the qualitative detection of drugs of abuse and toxins
In Enzyme-mediated immunologic technique (EMIT),the drug is covalently attached to an enzyme and separated in a high resistance flow column.
Immunoglobulin that can cross the placenta and provides the fetus with passive immunity *
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgD
IgG
Lead in blood: *
Is measured in serum and plasma
Absorption may occur by inhalation or ingestion
Both organic and inorganic compounds may be highly toxic.
Most serious effects occur in the CNS and peripheral nervous system.
1st, 2nd, & 3rd choices only
2nd, 3rd, & 4th choices only
1st, 3rd, & 4th choices only
All of the above
2nd, 3rd, & 4th choices only
Immunoglobulin that can cross the placenta and provides the fetus with passive immunity *
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgD
IgG
Routine blood group used for investigations in cases of disputed parentage EXCEPT: *
Duffy
Lewis
HLA
Rh
ABO
Lewis
The major cause of simultaneous elevation of prothrombin time & activated 1 point partial thromboplastin time is _______. *
Coumadin therapy
Combined Heparin & Coumadin therapy Heparin therapy
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Coagulation Factor Deficiency
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Chorionicvillussampling(CVS),whichprovidestissuefromthedeveloping 1point placenta is obtained by the transabdominal or transvaginal procedure,
performed at _______ gestation. *
18 – 22 weeks
14 to 18 weeks
10 to 14 weeks
22-26 weeks
10 to 14 weeks
helper T-cells (subset type 2) ? *
IFN-y
IL-5
IL-17
IL-4
IL-4
The following statements are true of Anti-asthmatics, except : *
Theophylline is used for prevention of attacks and treatment of symptomatic
exacerbations.
The basic mechanisms of these drugs result in relaxation of smooth muscle relaxation in the small airways
Oral anti-inflammatory agents interrupt the leukotriene/ arachidonic acid pathways involved in inflammation and bronchial reactivitiy
Subcutaneous injection of epinephrine relieves bronchoconstriction in acute asthma attacks.
No exception.
No exception.
cells can be cultivated and made to undergo more than twice but a limited number of divisions before senescence by adding cytokines and lectins to the growth media. *
fibroblasts
Lymphocytes
Neutrophils
nasal epithelial cells gastrointestinal mucosal cells
Lymphocytes
Regarding Amphetamines : *
Effectively detected by Thin layer chromatography and Enzyme-mediated
immunologic technique .
Best specimen for detection by chromatography is urine.
They bear close resemblance to epinephrine and norepinephrine and maybe expected to exert sympathomimetic effects
May be confused with some antihistamines in routine testing.
All are correct
All are correct
What is the maximum but adequate amount of amniotic fluid can a physician withdraw without endangering the fetus:
20 to
30-50 mL
20 to 30 mL
5 -10 mL
20 to 30 mL
Which findings would be diagnostic of massive muscle tissue necrosis? *
Creatine kinase (CK)
Potassium
Myoglobin
Creatine kinase (CK) - INCREASED
Potassium- INCREASED
Myoglobin- INCREASED
Diagnose: Low 24 hrs urine sodium, normal urine osmolality, high serum sodium urine sodium *
SIADH
Adrenal failure
Diuretics effect
Cushing’s disease
Cushing’s disease
What determines the nomenclature of an immunoglobulin? *
the isotype of the light chain t
he Fc region
the secretory component
the isotype of the heavy chain
the isotype of the heavy chain
How are cytosines connected to guanines? *
3 hydrogen bonds
25 hydrogen bonds
10 hydrogen bonds
2 hydrogen bonds
3 hydrogen bonds
Advantages of DNA Testing EXCEPT: *
DNA testing can only be performed on fresh specimens
Human or primate-specific
DNA is resistant to strong acids, alkalis, detergents, and environmental factors. allows for individualization of the source of the semen
DNA testing can only be performed on fresh specimens
Amniocentesis can be typically done during this period of gestation: *
between 14 and16 weeks
between 16 and18 weeks
between 20 - 28 weeks
between 18-20 weeks
between 16 and18 weeks
Effects of carbon monoxide intoxication on the body : * 1 point
binds avidly to iron causing inactivation of iron containing enzymes in redox reactions.
blocks the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid resulting in blockage of DNA synthesis.
produces tissue hypoxia as a result of decreased oxygen transport
accumulates in soft tissues and bone in chronic toxicity.
inhibits a variety of phosphodiesterases, thereby causing bronchoconstriction and apnea.
produces tissue hypoxia as a result of decreased oxygen transport
Interpret: Normal T4&TSH, no mass lesion *
Normal
Euthyroid
Either A or B
None of the above
Either A or B
of basic techniques/methods for detecting drugs in serum and urine,
except: *
In Thin-layer chromatography, compounds are separated based on their relative affinities for a polar solid stationary phase.
Nonvolatile compounds can be detected using Liquid chromatography-Mass spectroscopy.
In HPLC, The internal standard is similar in structure to the drug/s of interest and added in a known concentration, and the percentage of recovery from the column is extrapolated for all drugs of interest.
In EMIT and FPIA, the drug serum concentration and the color resulting from the enzymatic reaction and decrease in fluorescence polarization is nonlinear.
In both chromatographic techniques and homogeneous methods, the drug must bind to antibody before it is detected.
In both chromatographic techniques and homogeneous methods, the drug must bind to antibody before it is detected.
Reasons for difficulty of obtaining reference ranges for antidepressants are: *
Most are metabolized using the cytochrome P450 system and different antidepressants require different isoforms of cytochrome P450
large numbers of metabolites that vary significantly in concentration in individuals.
Most are lipophilic and therefore stored in tissue and slowly released
High volumes of distribution of these drugs.
all are correct
all are correct
The following statements are CORRECT regarding Mitochondrial DNA EXCEPT: *
hundreds to to thousands of copies per cell
small-sized
useful for identifying remains.
inherited from both parents
inherited from both parents
The usual blood gas picture in a patient with diabetes mellitus.
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
A phase of clinically evaluating a suspected patient with immunodeficiency which correlates medical history and family history with complete blood counts and isohemagglutinin titers. *
screening stage
analytic immune stage
confirmatory stage
none of these 3 choices
screening stage
the immunoglobulin whose Fc region binds to receptors of phagocytic cells 1 point (i.e. macrophages) *
IgM
IgE
IgA
IgG
IgG
Interpret: Normal AST, Normal ALT, Low total protein, low albumin, high ammonia *
Primary adrenalism
Cirrhosis
Fulminant failure
Metabolic acidosis
Cirrhosis
Itisthemostprimitiveofalltheimmunoglobulinsandprimarilyconfinedto the intravascular space. *
IgE
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgM
Drugs used in the treatment of clinical depression include: *
Selective serotonin Reuptake inhibitors
trazodone and doxepin
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
lithium
Tricyclic antidepressants
lithium
It is the process of comparing a current laboratory result with results obtained on a previous specimen from the same patient. *
critical values
delta checks
reference ranges
linearity ranges
pretest and posttest probability 1st, 3rd, & 5th choices only
2nd & 4th choices only All of the above
1 point
delta checks
Absence of an expected genetic marker in a child when the parent in question appears to be homozygous (one allele present) for the gene: *
two-haplotype exclusion
indirect exclusion
reverse homozygosity
1st & 2nd choices only
2nd & 3rd choices only
All of the above
2nd & 3rd choices only
involves examination of spontaneously sledded cells from lining of an organ into a cavity
Exfoliative cytology
examination of cells collected or removed by brushing or artificial mechanical desquamation
Abrasive cytology
a procedure in which a thin needle is inserted into a swelling to collect a sample of cells or some amount of fluid
Aspiration cytology
a percutaneous procedure that involves removing a piece of tissue from a lesion or mass, using a hollow needle
Core needle biopsy