Pathlogy EMQ template.

Name: Chinenye Oparah

Theme: Plasma Proteins

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	1-α-Antitrypsin	I	Carcinoembryonic Antigen
B	1-α-glycoprotein	J	Copper
C	2-α-macroglobulin	K	C-Reactive Protein
D	Albumin	L	IgM Paraprotein
E	Apolipoprotein	M	Transferrin
F	Bence Jones Protein	N
G	CA125	O
H	Caeruloplasmin	P

 

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

1.           Deficiency seen in a patient with hepatomegaly, forgetfulness and  movement disorders

2.           Deficiency can cause recurrent respiratory infections that do not respond to treatment

3.           A 56 year old man presents with bleeding from the nose and mouth. Investigations show decreased levels of fibrinogen, and serum protein electrophoresis shows a monoclonal band.

4.           A 32 year old woman complains of bloating tiredness and weight loss. Examination reveals a pelvic mass.

5.           A 64 year old man with poorly controlled diabetes presents with oedema and frothing urine.

 

ANSWERS

1. H

2. A

3. L

4. G

5.  D