New England Journal of Medicine Article Citation Quiz

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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?

  • Sodium
  • Potassium (correct)
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium

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?

<p>Alkaline phosphatase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following electrolytes plays a crucial role in nerve transmission and muscle function?

<p>Calcium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the 84-year-old man's admission to the hospital?

<p>Gross hematuria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests showed abnormal findings during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?

<p>Urinalysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the size of the linear density found in the patient's bladder on CT imaging?

<p>10 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme level was NOT mentioned as being evaluated during the patient's presentation?

<p>Acetylcholinesterase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT indicated as a possible cause of the episode of hematuria?

<p>Bladder tumor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test showed normal results during the patient's evaluation at another hospital?

<p>Coagulation tests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the blood levels of electrolytes in the patient?

<p>Normal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT within normal limits for the patient?

<p>Lactate levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were the results of tests of coagulation in the patient?

<p>Normal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was found in the urinalysis of the patient?

<p>High leukocyte esterase levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the white cells count in the urinary sediment of the patient?

<p>High count (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following blood enzymes were NOT mentioned to be normal in the patient?

<p>Lactate dehydrogenase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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