PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

Category - PANRE Practice Test

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?
  1. Shortened prothrombin time
  2. Decreased alkaline phosphatase levels
  3. Increased lipase levels
  4. 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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