Question

Which of the following clinical condition does not show increase of amylase concentration?

(a) Diabetic ketoacidosis

(b) Cardiac arrest

(c) Salivary gland disorders

(d) Ruptured ectopic pregnancy

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

My question is from Clinical Significance of Amylase, Transaminase and Proteinases in section Clinical Enzymology of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Cardiac arrest

To explain: Following clinical condition shows an increase of amylase concentration:

• Severe diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Salivary gland disorders such as mumps, salivary calculi.

• Ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

During cardiac arrest, the activities of transaminases are increased.