Pathology EMQ
Name: Michael Foster
Theme: Nutrition
OPTION LIST
|
A |
Ascorbate (vitamin C) |
I |
Niacin |
|
B |
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) |
J |
Phytomenadione (vitamin K) |
|
C |
Cobalamin (vitamin B12) |
K |
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) |
|
D |
Copper |
L |
Retinol (vitamin A) |
|
E |
Fluoride |
M |
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) |
|
F |
Folate |
N |
Thiamine (vitamin B1) |
|
G |
Iodine |
O |
Tocopherol (vitamin E) |
|
H |
Iron |
P |
Zinc |
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. A woman in the 17th week of an unplanned pregnancy has elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein levels. What is the most likely deficiency?
2. A 14-year-old girl of Indian parents presents to her GP with bone pain and weakness. Investigations show a raised parathyroid hormone level. What is deficient?
3. A 47-year-old man is brought into A&E. He is walking unsteadily and seems not to understand where he is. He has recently undergone bariatric surgery. What is the most likely deficiency?
4. A 24-year-old vegan woman presents to her GP complaining of tiredness and headaches. Blood film shows macrocytosis, anaemia and hypersegmented polymorphs. What is likely deficient?
5. A 31-year-old woman recently moved from Pakistan presents with a neck lump. It is large and smooth, and moves with swallowing. She also reports tiredness and constipation. What is most likely deficient?
ANSWERS
|
1. F |
2. B |
3. N |
4. C |
5. G |