HIGH YIELD II Flashcards
1
Q
T/F, alkaline phosphatase is absolutely specific for cholestasis?
A
F
2
Q
with ALP levels greater than 10x indicates?
A
primary biliary cirrhosis
space occupying lesions of the liver
3
Q
with ALP levels up to 10x indicates?
A
extra hepatic duct obstruction
4
Q
regulates transport of amino acids across cell membranes
sensitive test for liver dysfunction
elevated in cholestasis
A
gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
5
Q
elevated in patients with cholestatic disease?
levels do not increase with bone disease
source of an elevated ALP
A
5’ nucleotidase
