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Which type of liver tests represent liver associated enzymes but not liver function?
Which type of liver tests represent liver associated enzymes but not liver function?
- Cholestatic tests
- Liver function tests (correct)
- Hepatocellular tests
- Synthetic function tests
Which liver enzyme abnormalities reflect 'injury' to hepatocytes or bile duct cells?
Which liver enzyme abnormalities reflect 'injury' to hepatocytes or bile duct cells?
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Nucleotidase
- Serum GGT
- Aminotransferases (correct)
What is the main cause of elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase?
What is the main cause of elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase?
- Placenta complications
- Alcohol intake
- Diseases of the liver (correct)
- Intestinal issues
Which enzyme is reserved for confirmatory testing for cholestasis?
Which enzyme is reserved for confirmatory testing for cholestasis?
What does serum 5’ nucleotidase indicate when elevated?
What does serum 5’ nucleotidase indicate when elevated?
What type of liver injury tests reflect both hepatocellular and cholestatic abnormalities?
What type of liver injury tests reflect both hepatocellular and cholestatic abnormalities?
What is the potential cause of elevated AST/ALT levels in acute liver injuries?
What is the potential cause of elevated AST/ALT levels in acute liver injuries?
Which biomarker is highly sensitive in detecting chronic drinking and can be detected in the blood for 2-4 weeks after drinking has stopped?
Which biomarker is highly sensitive in detecting chronic drinking and can be detected in the blood for 2-4 weeks after drinking has stopped?
Which liver disease is associated with metabolic syndrome?
Which liver disease is associated with metabolic syndrome?
Which test is elevated with chronic alcohol drinking and must be used with GGT and Alkaline Phosphatase?
Which test is elevated with chronic alcohol drinking and must be used with GGT and Alkaline Phosphatase?
What is the priority of evaluation when assessing liver damage?
What is the priority of evaluation when assessing liver damage?
Which condition may not show elevated ALT/AST levels due to little new cell injury occurring in the liver?
Which condition may not show elevated ALT/AST levels due to little new cell injury occurring in the liver?
Which imaging technique may be ordered to assess liver damage?
Which imaging technique may be ordered to assess liver damage?
What could be a potential cause of acute liver failure?
What could be a potential cause of acute liver failure?
Which condition takes about 20+ years to develop into cirrhosis or chronic liver failure?
Which condition takes about 20+ years to develop into cirrhosis or chronic liver failure?
