MLT(ASCP) Changed ASCP-MLT Questions

Secondary granules, also known as specific granules first appear in the myelocyte stage next to the nucleus. In neutrophils this is termed the "dawn of neutrophilia".

What is one of the main characteristics of secondary granules in the neutrophilic granulocyte cytoplasm?

Convert the following temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius

102 degrees F

Since cimetidine inhibits CYP2D6, less amphetamine will probably need to be given since it will not be able to be metabolized as readily.

Most drug interactions are like this: one drug inhibits or competes with the same CYP450 as another drug. The end result is that higher concentrations of one, or both, drugs are present, leading to potential toxicity.

A patient is taking cimetidine for a stomach ulcer. This drug inhibits CYP2D6. The patient is now prescribed amphetamine for narcolepsy. Amphetamine is metabolized by CYP2D6. What would you predict?

Microbiology

Matching: The detection of a distinct odor is often helpful in the presumptive identification of bacterial culture isolates. Match each of the odors listed with its corresponding bacterial species name.

1. Streptococcus anginosus (milleri)

2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

3. Eikenella corrodens

4. Alcaligenes faecalis