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PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

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A patient with a history of alcoholism has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory test helps in the diagnosis of this condition?

Shortened prothrombin time
Decreased alkaline phosphatase levels
Increased lipase levels
Increased bilirubin levels

Explanation

Answer - D - Increased bilirubin, prolonged prothrombin time, and increased alkaline phosphatase levels indicate liver damage or cirrhosis. Increase in lipase level indicates a pancreatic disorder.

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