Hepatology: Liver Function Tests and Abnormalities

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What is the primary function of measuring liver enzymes such as ALT and AST?

To monitor liver growth

To diagnose liver disease

To assess liver function

To measure liver damage (correct)

Which of the following enzymes is most specific to hepatocellular damage?

ALP

AST

GGT

ALT (correct)

Which enzyme is commonly found in bone and the placenta, in addition to the liver?

GGT

ALP (correct)

AST

ALT

In which situation may ALP be elevated?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of GGT in hepatology?

Supporting the likelihood that an elevated ALP is from the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is elevated in biliary disease, as well as in alcohol abuse and with certain medications?

GGT Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of bilirubin transport to the liver?

Bound to albumin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contribution to bilirubin formation?

Heme Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of PT/INR coagulation studies in liver disease?

Assessing liver synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of an elevated PT that should be considered?

Vitamin K deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way that liver disease is detected?

Routine biochemical testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of distinguishing acute from chronic liver disease?

To develop a treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

Hepatology: Liver Function Tests and Abnormalities

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What is the primary function of measuring liver enzymes such as ALT and AST?

Which of the following enzymes is most specific to hepatocellular damage?

Which enzyme is commonly found in bone and the placenta, in addition to the liver?

In which situation may ALP be elevated?

What is the primary use of GGT in hepatology?

Which enzyme is elevated in biliary disease, as well as in alcohol abuse and with certain medications?

What is the primary method of bilirubin transport to the liver?

What is the primary contribution to bilirubin formation?

What is the primary purpose of PT/INR coagulation studies in liver disease?

What is a common cause of an elevated PT that should be considered?

What is a common way that liver disease is detected?

What is the purpose of distinguishing acute from chronic liver disease?

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