Clinical Pathology DVM-621 Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Clinical Pathology course?

  • Integration of hematology, chemistry, and cytology
  • Urinalysis
  • Leukocytes
  • Physical examination findings (correct)

What is the main focus of the lab sessions in Vet Skills (DVM-626) for this course?

  • Fine-needle aspirate and impression smear practice (correct)
  • Endocrine tests
  • Serum biochemistry
  • Hemostasis

What is the percentage of the total course grade for the Final exam?

  • 60% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 40%

Which type of data is NOT evaluated and interpreted from a complete blood count in this course?

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According to the schedule, when is the Mid Term exam 3 scheduled to take place?

<p>Thurs Apr 18th (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does clinical pathology primarily involve?

<p>Pattern recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete blood count (CBC)?

<p>Endocrinology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a medical decision limit (cut-off) value for laboratory tests?

<p>To minimize false positive and false negative results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the ability of a test to detect patients who truly have a disease?

<p>Sensitivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are tests with high sensitivity best used for ruling out a disease?

<p>Because they effectively rule out a disease with a negative result (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Clinical Pathology Focus

Pattern recognition in medical lab results.

Vet Skills Lab Focus

Fine-needle aspiration and impression smear practice.

Final Exam Weight

Accounts for 60% of the total course grade.

CBC Excluded Data

Endocrine test results are not part of a complete blood count.

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Midterm Exam 3 Date

Thursday, April 18th.

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Medical Decision Limit

Establishes a value to minimize false test results.

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Test Sensitivity

Ability to detect patients accurately with a disease.

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Sensitivity Use Case

High sensitivity tests are excellent for ruling out a disease.

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CBC Component Excluded

Endocrinology is not part of a complete blood count.

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Clinical Pathology

The study of disease patterns through lab tests.

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Physical Exam Exclusion

Physical examination findings are not a topic in Clinical Pathology.

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Lab Result Focus

Interpretation and evaluation of lab results for disease diagnosis.

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Diagnostic Lab Data

Lab data used to diagnose disease.

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Decision Limit Purpose

Establish values to reduce false test results.

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Ruling Out Diseases

Finding a negative result to effectively deny a condition.

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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A set of blood tests analyzing cells and components.

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