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What is the likely cause of jaundice in the patient described in the text?
What is the likely cause of jaundice in the patient described in the text?
- Obstruction of the bile duct from gallstones (correct)
- Liver damage due to alcohol consumption
- Infection with hepatitis B virus
- Overproduction of bilirubin
Which of the following laboratory results is suggestive of post hepatic or obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following laboratory results is suggestive of post hepatic or obstructive jaundice?
- Low alkaline phosphatase
- High direct bilirubin and high alkaline phosphatase (correct)
- Low direct bilirubin
- High ALT level
What is the significance of the patient's intolerance to fatty foods?
What is the significance of the patient's intolerance to fatty foods?
- It suggests obstruction of the bile duct from gallstones (correct)
- It is a common symptom of jaundice
- It indicates liver damage due to alcohol consumption
- It is unrelated to the patient's condition
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