clinical chemistry Flashcards
lamp that is used in AAS
HOLLOW CATHODE LAMP
Gaussian (normal) distribution
Mean = median = mode
Material with physical and chemical properties closely resembling the test specimen and
containing pre analyzed concentrations of the substances being measured:
CONTROL
Material of known composition available in a highly purified form
STANDARD
Measuring potassium, antibiotic incorporated into the membrane
VALINOMYCIN
Reliable index of intestinal carbohydrate absorption
D-XYLOSE
Condensation of glucose with aromatic amine in hot glacial acetic acid solution to produce
a green-colored product:
O-TOLUIDINE
REFERENCE METHOD for glucose
HEXOKINASE
Compound normally found in urine that may be used to assess the completeness of a 24-
hour urine collection:
CREATININE
Specimen of choice for analysis of acid-base disturbances
ARTERIAL BLOOD
Anticoagulant of choice for blood gas analysis
HEPARIN
Symptom of HYPOCALCEMIA
TETANY
Calcium and phosphate metabolism is regulated by the
PARATHYROID
In the blood, bicarbonate leaves the RBCs and enters the plasma through an exchange
mechanism with:
CHLORIDE
ALDOSTERONE also known as?
Major mineralocorticoid
Adrenal medulla secretes this hormone in the greatest quantity
EPINEPHRINE
Hollander insulin test is used to confirm
VAGOTOMY
Most potent estrogen
ESTRADIOL
Hormone associated with agalactorrhea, pituitary adenoma, and amenorrhea
PROLACTIN
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is characterized by elevation of
GASTRIN
PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM caused by adrenal adenoma,
carcinoma or hyperplasia
Conn’s disease
ARGENTAFFINOMA, carcinoid tumor composed of argentaffin cells.,
Carcinoid tumors are usually found in the intestine or lung.,
Increased 5-HIAA
Thyroid hormones are derived from the amino acid
TYROSINE
Pharmacological parameters that determine serum drug concentration
liberation,
absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (LADME)
Route of drug administration associated with 100% bioavailability
INTRAVENOUS
particularly toxic to the LIVER
Acetaminophen (paracetamol)
Increased trough levels of AMINOGLYCOSIDES in the serum are often associated with
toxic, effects to the?_____
KIDNEY
synthesized from MORPHINE
HEROIN
is the principal active component of MARIJUANA
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC)
ODOR OF BITTER ALMONDS
cyanide poisoning