Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Katie Clamp

Theme: Cytopathology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	AST and ALP	I	Mechanical exfoliation of cells
B	Calcium	J	PET scan
C	Flow cytology	K	Sediment cytology
D	FNA with CT guidance	L	Spontaneous exfoliation of cells
E	FNA with palpation guidance	M	TSH and free thyroxine
F	FNA with US guidance	N	X-Ray
G	Interventon cytology	O
H	Liquid based cytology	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1.  The method used to collect cells in the Pap smear.

 

 

2. The method most suitable to diagnose a thyroid lump felt in the neck.

 

 

3.  Cells of the pleural cavity that are often shed into the pleural fluid can be collected.

 

 

4. The method most suitable to diagnose a lesion in the liver.

 

 

5. FNA is an example of which type of cytology.

 

 

ANSWERS

1. I

2. E

3. L

4. F

5. G