Pathology EMQ template.

Name: James McEntee

Theme: Liver Function Tests and Cases

OPTION LIST

A	Albumin	I	Bilirubin
B	ALP	J	Clotting factors
C	Alpha feto protein	K	Copper
D	Alpha-1 antitrypsin	L	GGT
E	ALT	M	INR
F	Anti mitochondrial antibodies	N	Iron
G	Anti smooth muscle antibodies	O	Viral serology
H	AST	P	Vitamin K

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 43 year old non drinker presents with pruritus, jaundice and pale stool. Which result would expect to be raised?

2.  This test can be used to distinguish between acute and chronic liver disease.

3. A 50 year old woman presents with very dry eyes, jaundice, splenomegaly and xanthalasma. This test will likely confirm your diagnosis.

4. A 36 year old non smoker presents with SOB and a CXR shows hyperinflation. Which test would confirm your diagnosis?

5. A man presents with a recent history of MI, you might find this to be raised.

ANSWERS

1. B

2. A

3. F

4. D

5. H