NBCE Part 3 Exam Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
acid phosphatase (PAP)
An important biomarker enzyme found in high concentration in semen that indicates cancer.
-increased= prostatic carcinoma
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
8 to 1 = normal
-reversed =Multiple myeloma
Alkaline phosphatase
present in liver, bone and placenta, this enzyme
increases with hepatocellular and obstructive disease or bile duct obstruction, bone
abnormalities and deficiencies, heart failure and pregnancy.
Marked increases with liver problems (cirrhosis or hepatitis) or bone abnormalities (fracture,
osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, cancers).
Amylase
Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starches
increased levels=acute pancreatitis
ANA (FANA)
Collagen disease (SLE, Scleroderma) antinuclear antibody testing for autoimmune diseases
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer
streptococcal antibody test. elevated or increasing titers indicate a recent or prolonged
infections of Group A betahemolytic streptococcus
-increased= Rheumatic fever, acute glomerulonephritis.
Increased bilirubin level
Verified Correct Answers
acid phosphatase (PAP)
An important biomarker enzyme found in high concentration in semen that indicates cancer.
-increased= prostatic carcinoma
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
8 to 1 = normal
-reversed =Multiple myeloma
Alkaline phosphatase
present in liver, bone and placenta, this enzyme
increases with hepatocellular and obstructive disease or bile duct obstruction, bone
abnormalities and deficiencies, heart failure and pregnancy.
Marked increases with liver problems (cirrhosis or hepatitis) or bone abnormalities (fracture,
osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, cancers).
Amylase
Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starches
increased levels=acute pancreatitis
ANA (FANA)
Collagen disease (SLE, Scleroderma) antinuclear antibody testing for autoimmune diseases
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer
streptococcal antibody test. elevated or increasing titers indicate a recent or prolonged
infections of Group A betahemolytic streptococcus
-increased= Rheumatic fever, acute glomerulonephritis.
Increased bilirubin level
