ASCP STUDY GUIDE FOR MLT EXAM with complete solutions.

ASCP STUDY GUIDE FOR MLT EXAM with complete solutions. 1. DR antigens are found in which of the following systems?correct answers.HLA system 2. Which one of the stains below is used to detect separated nucleic acidscorrect answers.SyBr Green 3. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility tests should be performed against other beta lactam antibiotics on important S. pneumoniae isolates from blood cultures and other sterile body fluids when a MIC for penicillin is performed?correct answers.False 4. If you notice something in your laboratory that is a potentially hazardous situation, but is out of your control to fix, what should you do?correct answers.Tell your supervisor or laboratory administrator 5. Which of the following best describes a hemoglobinopathy?correct answers.A substitution of an amino acid in the hemoglobin chain. 6. Lymphocyte pleocytosis refers to a decreased number of lymphocytes in a CSF when compared to a normal sample?correct answers.False 7. The susceptibility of a bacterium to each drug on a sensitivity plate using antibiotic disks is demonstrated by the diameter of the zone of?correct answers.Inhibition HbA1C measurements are NOT ordinarily used to monitor long-term diabetic control in a diabetic with sickle cell anemia?correct answers.True The red/pink color of the colonies seen on this MacConkey agar plate is an indication of?correct answers.Lactose Fermentors Match the illustrations with the corresponding classification of bacteriacorrect answers.A. A - Spirilla B. B - Cocci C. D - Vibros D. F - Bacilli The oval or curved multi-celled, dark-staining macroconidia divided by transverse septa only is characteristic of:correct answers.Curvularia species 12. The Gram stain report to be issued based on the microscopic characteristics seen in the image on the right would most correctly be, "many WBC with..." (Choose the BEST response)?correct answers.Gram Positive Cocci in Pairs A patient is taking cimetidine for a stomach ulcer. This drug inhibits CYP2D6. The patient is now prescribed amphetamine for narcolepsy. Amphetamine is metabolized by CYP2D6. What would you predict?correct answers.A. The dose for the amphetamine needs to be lower than normal he prozone effect can be described by all of the following EXCEPTcorrect answers.A. Results in a false positive reaction What is the composition of Howell-Jolly bodies?correct answers.DNA 16. According to the National Diabetes Data Group recommendations, which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to the following findings?correct answers.Fasting glucose = 130 mg/dl 2-hour post prandial glucose = 210 mg/dl 17. Where is the main site of action for monocytes after diapedesis?correct answers.Body Tissues Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) copies DNA through repeated cycles of three basic steps. What is the correct order of these steps?correct answers.A. Denaturation, annealing, and synthesis at 72°C The dematiaceous colony illustrated here grew to a diameter of 3 - 4 cm in 5 days. The dematiaceous fungus that can be ruled out is:correct answers.Phialophora verrucosum 20. Enterococci can possess both intrinsic and acquired resistance. Which of the following represents the intrinsic resistance of a typical enterococcal strain?correct answers.Resistance to clindamycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxasole Resistance to cephalosporins Which of the following is true of genotype screening in pharmacogenomics?correct answers.Genotyping does not take into account drug interactions which can affect metabolism