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WorksheetsDiagnostics Formative
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following would be necessary to diagnose sarcoptic mange?
Wet paper test
Tape strip
Skin scrape
Otoscope
An abdominal effusion has high levels of protein but very few cells. Of the following, which is the most likely?
Haemorrhage
Hypertension
Septic peritonitis
Hypoalbuminaemia
Which parameter is measured during an ACTH stimulation test?
ACTH
Cortisol
ADH
Testosterone
Which urine crystal has a characteristic hexagonal appearance when viewed microscopically?
Cystine
Calcium oxalate dihydrate
Ammonium biurate
Struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate)
What is the most important reason to collect faeces as soon as possible after it has been voided onto the ground?
Fresh faeces is softer to macerate
Fresh faeces has more odour
Fresh faeces is less likely to contain bacteria
Fresh faeces has not been invaded by free-living nematodes and mites
With reference to a haematology result, what does a 'left shift' indicate an increase in?
Immature lymphocytes
Aged lymphocytes
Immature neutrophils
Aged neutrophils
Which of the following parameters is UNLIKELY to be increased in chronic kidney disease?
Creatinine
Phosphate
Erythropoietin
SDMA
What is the appropriate anticoagulant for a sample for haematology?
EDTA
Heparin
Citrate
Oxulate
Which of the following is increased in diabetes mellitus?
Albumin
Fructosamine
Amylase
Fructase
Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of a SNAP test for feline immunodeficiency (FIV) antibodies?
The test is expensive
The test is time consuming
FIV antibodies do not persist
Maternally derived antibodies can give a false positive result
Chronic kidney disease is often associated with anaemia. State ONE possible explanation.
Haemorrhage
Reduced production of EPO
Pre Renal Factors
Toxins
Name the cell that resides in the bone marrow and releases platelets into the blood
Natural killer cells
Neutrophils
Megakaryocyte
Macrophages
State the term that means 'a reduction in circulating lymphocytes'
Hyperthenuric
Isothenuric
Luecoytopenia
Lymphopenia
When monocytes migrate into tissues, their nucleus becomes round, and they develop the ability to engulf pathogens. What are they then called?
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Macrophage
State 2 possible causes of an eosinophilia
Blood loss
Infection
Parasitic infection
Allergy
Urine is centrifuged to concentrate the sediment within it for microscopic examination. Why is it important to spin the urine at a SLOW speed?
More crystals can form
Separate blood plasma
Crystals can get damaged by spinning
The machine can break
Why should urine wait until it gets to room temperature after being in the fridge before examining?
Its frozen
The dipstick test is to do at room temperature
Crystals can form
Name the cigar-shaped (tubular) structures made of granular mucoprotein whose numbers may increase if there is damage to renal tubules
Bilirubin
Cigars
Casts
Uric Acid
Explain the term 'isosthenuric'
Less concentration than blood plasma
More concentration as blood plasma
Same concentration as plasma
What USG results would be expected in a patient with pre-renal insufficiency?
Very concentrated, high USG
Normal, Normal USG
Diluted, Low USG
Does haemorrhage result in regenerative or non-regenerative anaemia?
Regenerative
Non - Regenerative
How does EDTA contaminating the Lithium Heparin tube affect both hematology and biochemistry results?
Clotting
Hyperkalaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Haemolysis
Platelet Clotting
