Pathology EMQ template.

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OPTION LIST

 

A	Gamma-glutamyl transferase	I	Pyruvate kinase
B	Aspartate-amino transferase	J	Acetylcholinesterase
C	Alanine-amino transferase	K
D	Alkaline phosphastase	L
E	Lactate dehydrogenase-1	M
F	Catalase	N
G	Amylase	O
H	ALA dehydratase	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. Which enzyme would you expect to be raised in a patient with acute pancreatitis? 

 

2. Which enzyme would you expect a patient who has just had a myocardial infarction?

 

3. A 25 year old woman who is in the 3^rd trimester of her first pregnancy has a routine ANC appointment. What enzyme would you expect to be raised?

 

4. A 55 year old man presents to A + E with severe epigastric pain radiating through to his back, you notice a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. What enzyme would you expect to be raised?

 

5. A 45 year old man presents with severe epigastric pain he is an alcoholic and appears slightly jaundiced. What enzyme would you expect to be raised?

 

ANSWERS

1. G

2. E

3. D

4. G

5. Aa