1117 Wk 11 Final Quiz

What degree of amylase activity increase over the normal range is likely to indicate pancreatitis

3 times

What is the cause of decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels that occur when a blood sample that is left at room temperature for an excessive amount of time

Contamination with urease-producing bacteria

Which plasma protein value is derived from the difference between total protein and albumin concentration

Globulins

Which organ is the primary source of amylase production

Pancreas

Which type of photometer detects light that is reflected off a test sample

Reflectometer

Which test should be run if the water deprivation test has failed or the patient has dehydration or azotemia

Vasopressin response test

Which of the following may be present in a patient on corticosteroid therapy

Elevated cholesterol concentration

Which measurement is directly related to the pH of the body

Acid base balance

What is the best option to preserve a serum sample until it can be evaluated if chemical measurements cannot be done within 1 hour of collection

Freezing

Which of the following test results is least likely to be affected if a blood sample is collected postprandially

BUN

A significant state of hypoproteinemia in an animal is most likely caused by a sufficient loss of which of the following

Albumin

Which results may be altered if using a hemolyzed sample

Lipase activity and bilirubin

Which plasma protein assay component comprises approximately 35% to 50% of the total plasma protein values in most animals

Albumin

Which of the following blood chemistry results would be the primary indicators of renal problems in dogs

BUN and creatinine

Which of the following are regulated with interactions of the respiratory and renal systems

Acidr base balance

Which of the following would br an expected finding in a patient with a suspected congenital portosystemic shunt

Elevated serum bile acids

What term describes increased BUN concentration

Azotemia