Pearly 9

Question 1

True or False
Ehrlich’s reagent is also para-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde

Answer 1

-True

Question 2

True or False
The normal amount of urobilinogen in urine is 2 ma/dL or 2 Ehrlich units

Answer 2

-False (1 unit)

Question 3

True or False
Ehrlich’s test is based on the reaction of urobilinogen with Ehrlich’s reagent in an alkaline medium to produce a characteristic magenta or red chromophore.

Answer 3

-False (acid medium)

Question 4

True or False
The best urine specimen for urobilinogen determination is a first morning specimen.

Answer 4

-False (2–4pm)

Question 5

True or False
Mix and let stand for 10 minutes the urine and Ehrlich’s reagent mixture.

Answer 5

-False (true akon sabat pero sala)

Question 6

True or False
Increased urobilinogen in urine is seen in cases of hemolytic anemia, gall stones, bile duct obstruction and pancreatic cancer.

Answer 6

-False (hemolytic anemia lang sa given ang correct)

Question 7

True or False
When bilirubin enters the intestinal tract, it is acted upon by bacteria converting it to urobilinogen.

Answer 7

-True

Question 8

True or False
The first step of Ehrlich’s test is to add 1 drop of Ehrlich’s reagent to 10ml urine.

Answer 8

-False (add 1mL of Ehrlich’s reagent)

Question 9

True or False
Development of dark red color in the mixed solution indicates increased amount of urobilinogen.

Answer 9

-True

Question 10

True or False
Development of pink color in the mixed solution indicates normal amount of urobilinogen.

Answer 10

-True