NCCAOM Biomed study questions
With Correct Answers
Decreased blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) occur in all of the following except -
ANSWER-Coma
Creatinine levels are increased in - ANSWER-Nephritis
The Calcium blood test is used to evaluate calcium metabolism and - ANSWER-
Parathyroid function
Urea is excreted by the - ANSWER-Kidneys
The Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test shows decreased blood urea levels in - ANSWER-
Liver failure
Calcium blood levels are used to monitor parathyroid function and - ANSWER-Renal
failure
Electrolytes levels are affected by - ANSWER-Sweat, vomiting and diarrhea
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER-
Decreased frequency of urination
The electrolytes blood test gives an indication of acid-base balance and - ANSWER-
Fluid balance Fluid balance
Increased blood sodium levels (hypernatremia) occur with - ANSWER-Diabetes
insipidus (because of excessive loss of water only)
Low blood chloride levels are seen in - ANSWER-Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
The Erythropoietin (EPO) blood test is used to differentiate the cause of Clinical
conditions that give rise to tissue hypoxia including anemia, lung disease, or cyanotic
heart disease, lead to increased levels of serum EPO - ANSWER-Anemia
The main causes of folic acid deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Congenital
Which of the following statement is NOT true about Erythropoietin (EPO) -
ANSWER-EPO levels are decreased in anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency and Folic Acid deficiency are associated with elevated levels
of - ANSWER-Homocysteine (HCY) - Will increase
With Correct Answers
Decreased blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) occur in all of the following except -
ANSWER-Coma
Creatinine levels are increased in - ANSWER-Nephritis
The Calcium blood test is used to evaluate calcium metabolism and - ANSWER-
Parathyroid function
Urea is excreted by the - ANSWER-Kidneys
The Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test shows decreased blood urea levels in - ANSWER-
Liver failure
Calcium blood levels are used to monitor parathyroid function and - ANSWER-Renal
failure
Electrolytes levels are affected by - ANSWER-Sweat, vomiting and diarrhea
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER-
Decreased frequency of urination
The electrolytes blood test gives an indication of acid-base balance and - ANSWER-
Fluid balance Fluid balance
Increased blood sodium levels (hypernatremia) occur with - ANSWER-Diabetes
insipidus (because of excessive loss of water only)
Low blood chloride levels are seen in - ANSWER-Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
The Erythropoietin (EPO) blood test is used to differentiate the cause of Clinical
conditions that give rise to tissue hypoxia including anemia, lung disease, or cyanotic
heart disease, lead to increased levels of serum EPO - ANSWER-Anemia
The main causes of folic acid deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Congenital
Which of the following statement is NOT true about Erythropoietin (EPO) -
ANSWER-EPO levels are decreased in anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency and Folic Acid deficiency are associated with elevated levels
of - ANSWER-Homocysteine (HCY) - Will increase
