cueprepNCLEX-RN Liver Panel: Normals & Clinical Significance Flashcards
Master 6 liver panel: normals & clinical significance concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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What is the normal reference range for AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)?
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Complete the statement regarding the specificity of liver enzymes:
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) is considered the enzyme for hepatocellular injury compared to AST. Its normal range is U/L.
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What is the normal range for Total Bilirubin and what physical sign indicates significant elevation?
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A client is diagnosed with obstructive jaundice (cholestasis) due to gallstones. Which bilirubin fraction is primarily elevated?
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A client presents with hemolytic anemia. Which liver panel value will be elevated due to increased red blood cell destruction?
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What is the normal range for Ammonia, and what medication is the priority intervention for critical elevation?