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Which enzyme is primarily found in the liver and is used to assess liver damage?
Which enzyme is primarily found in the liver and is used to assess liver damage?
- Aspartate aminotransferase
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Alanine aminotransferase (correct)
- Creatine kinase
Which electrolyte is most closely associated with muscle function and is commonly disturbed in conditions like hypokalemia?
Which electrolyte is most closely associated with muscle function and is commonly disturbed in conditions like hypokalemia?
- Sodium
- Potassium (correct)
- Calcium
- Magnesium
Which coagulation test is used to assess the extrinsic pathway of coagulation?
Which coagulation test is used to assess the extrinsic pathway of coagulation?
- Prothrombin time (PT) (correct)
- Fibrinogen level
- Platelet count
- Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Which enzyme is found in many tissues throughout the body, including the liver, and can be elevated in liver or bone disorders?
Which enzyme is found in many tissues throughout the body, including the liver, and can be elevated in liver or bone disorders?
Which one of the following electrolytes plays a crucial role in nerve transmission and muscle function?
Which one of the following electrolytes plays a crucial role in nerve transmission and muscle function?
What was the main reason for the 84-year-old man's admission to the hospital?
What was the main reason for the 84-year-old man's admission to the hospital?
Which of the following tests showed abnormal findings during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?
Which of the following tests showed abnormal findings during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?
What was the size of the linear density found in the patient's bladder on CT imaging?
What was the size of the linear density found in the patient's bladder on CT imaging?
Which enzyme level was NOT mentioned as being evaluated during the patient's presentation?
Which enzyme level was NOT mentioned as being evaluated during the patient's presentation?
Which of the following was NOT indicated as a possible cause of the episode of hematuria?
Which of the following was NOT indicated as a possible cause of the episode of hematuria?
Which test showed normal results during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?
Which test showed normal results during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?
What was the result of the blood levels of electrolytes in the patient?
What was the result of the blood levels of electrolytes in the patient?
Which of the following was NOT within normal limits for the patient?
Which of the following was NOT within normal limits for the patient?
How were the results of tests of coagulation in the patient?
How were the results of tests of coagulation in the patient?
Which of the following was found in the urinalysis of the patient?
Which of the following was found in the urinalysis of the patient?
What was the condition of the white cells count in the urinary sediment of the patient?
What was the condition of the white cells count in the urinary sediment of the patient?
Which of the following blood enzymes were NOT mentioned to be normal in the patient?
Which of the following blood enzymes were NOT mentioned to be normal in the patient?
