Thursday August 19, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements about AChE is correct?

A.  There is no significant difference between RBC and pseudocholinesterases.

B.  If atropine is given before the RBC cholinesterase is drawn, the activity level will be falsely elevated.

C. RBC cholinesterases are widely available and should prevent unnecessary atropine treatment.

D.  RBC and pseudocholinesterase activity can be easily correlated with clinical effects in mild poisonings.

E. RBC and pseudocholinesterase levels may not be available before treatment must be initiated, therefore history, physical exam, and response to atropine are usually used in diagnosis.
 

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