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Medical Biochemistry Examination (Chtu 125) Question Paper

Medical Biochemistry Examination (Chtu 125)

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 3 HOURS

Instructions:
SECTCTION A: Answer all questions''''''.
Question One
The risk factor for type I diabetes include the following except:
Diet
Genetic
Autoimmune
Environmental
Which of the following ions forms the main constituent of extracellular fluid
Sodium ions.
Magnesium ions.
Potassiums
Lead
Untreated hyperglycoevia may lead to all the following complication except.
Hyperosmolar syndrome
Vitiligo
Diabetes acidosid
Coma
Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately what percentage of all cases in adults.
55% - 65%
35% - 40%
90% - 95%
25% - 30%
Excessive thirst and volume of very little dilute urine may be a symptom of
Urinary troct infection
Diabetesinsipidis.
Virolgastroenteritis
Hypoglycaemia

Question Two
Explain the blood glucose level and its domical significance. (10mks)
Question Three
What is carbohydrate tolerance? Describe the procedure and interpretation of the standard oral glucose tolerance test. (15mks)

Question Four
Describe the common intravenous fluids that are available for prescription in hospitals. (5mks)

Question Five
Explain the mechanism of methanol toxofication and its treatment. (5mks)

Question Six
Outline the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. (10mks)

SECTION B: Answer two questions only
Question Seven
Describe the toxicity, symptoms and treatment of the following toxins, lead, mercury and carbon monoxide. (25mks)

Question Eight
Describe in detail the various stages of automation in a clinical analytical process. (25mks)

Question Nine
Describe the procedure of blood collection by venipuncture, highlight on the various anticoagulants used in preservation of blood. (25mks)

Medical Biochemistry Examination (Chtu 125) Question Paper

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