Ast and alt liver enzymes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHARMACOLOGY HESI EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AST and ALT liver enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER-- aspartate aminotransferase (AST) - alanine aminotransferase (ALT) Liver enzymes are substances produced by the liver that can be measured with a blood test. Any elevation in an enzyme level may be a sign of a liver problem Normal levels: AST: 8 to 48 IU/L ALT: 7 to 55 IU/L Normal platelet count - CORRECT ANSWER-150,000-400,000/mm3 Signs and symptoms of Digoxin toxicity - CORRECT ANSW...

Amylase (AML) •Enzyme that digests starch & glucose. Produced by pancreas, salivary glands, and lung tumors. The small amount absorbed in the circulation is excreted by the kidneys. what can cause AML to be increased pancreatitis (degree of elevation may not correlate with severity of opancreatic injury - about 10% of time, amylase is WNL when pt has pancreatitis) ochronic renal failure follow up with evaluation for perforated peptic ulcer in a rare benign condition called mac...

chloroquine correct answer: Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole correct answer: Class: Antiprotozoal -azole ...

Hurst – Gastrointestinal Study Guide Test. What is pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER Auto-digestion of the pancreas What are the two separate functions of the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER Endocrine - insulin Exocrine - digestive enzymes What are the two types of pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Acute: #1 Cause = Alcohol #2 Cause = Gallbaldder Disease 2. Chronic: #1 Cause = Alcohol Parts of the pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER a. Pancreatic Duct - travels through pancreas b. Digestiv...

PRACTICE QUESTIONS-AGACNP EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ The most common cause of intestinal obstruction is: A. Adhesion B. Tumor C. Ischemic bowel D. Umbilical hernia - -A- adhesion A firm liver on physical exam is usually associated with: A. Ascites B. Passive congestion C. Cirrhosis D. Hepatic carcinoma - -B- Passive congestion Differential diagnosis of lower GI Bleed - --Diverticulum hemmorhage -Occult neoplastic -Colitis (infectious, ischemic, radiati...

Clinical Chemistry Enzymes Questions and Answers Graded A What do enzymes do? catalysts responsible for most reactions in the body What are five things that affect the measurement of enzyme reaction? 1. Concentration of reactants 2. pH 3. Temperature 4. Ionic strength 5. Cofactors and coenzymes Enzyme inhibition is described as? a substance that can reduce the rate of the enzyme reaction What are the three types of enzyme inhibitors? 1. Competitive 2. noncompetitive 2. Uncompetitive What doe...

Chamberlain NR570 Common Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Midterm Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ What is the primary goal of managing patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? The primary goal is to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation while treating the underlying cause. What are the common symptoms of congestive heart failure? Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid retention leading to edema. ...

chloroquine - Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole - Class: Antiprotozoal -azole Action: Inhibits protein synth...

chloroquine correct answer: Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole correct answer: Class: Antiprotozoal -azole ...

You should know the significance of the following (why would it be high vs low), but do not need to memorize know normal ranges Phosphorus→ (high) foods like proteins, dairy, nuts, inc renal absorption; (low) vitamin D deficiency (calcitriol) → kidney dysfunction (CKD), long term use of phosphate binders Calcium→ (high) inc calcium intake, too much vitamin D; (low) CKD, vitamin D deficiency Magnesium (in relationship to AKI/CKD)→ (high) CKD; (low) poor absorption, r/t hypokalemia CMP (co...