Dmls 016:Clinical Chemistry 1 Question Paper
Dmls 016:Clinical Chemistry 1
Course:Medical Laboratory
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 1 (DMLS 016) 3RD TRIMESTER 2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : DMLS 016
UNIT TITLE : CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 1
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
* Answer ALL Questions in Section A, and ANY TWO in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
Define the term "Non-protein –nitrogen (NPN) and give FOUR examples.
(8marks)
QUESTION TWO
Calculate creatinine clearance, given the following information: serum creatinine 73?mmol/l; urine creatimine, 410umL/l urine volume 1750/24hrs; body surface area 1.80m2. (8marks)
QUESTION THREE
Define the following terms:
* Polyuria
(2marks)
* Glomerulonephritis
(2marks)
* Anuria
(2marks)
* Oliguria
(2marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Give one principle and method of estimating glycosuria in your laboratory.
(6marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION FIVE
Describe in detail the major functions of the renal system. (20marks)
QUESTION SIX
Discuss renal calculi. (20marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
State the principles of the Jaffe (end point and kinetic) and the enzymatic methods for measuring creatinine. (20marks)
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