Monitoring Drug Therapy 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what do liver function tests look at
A
expression of several enzymes in the liver which may be raised due to damage
2
Q
what is ALT
A
alanine transminase
3
Q
what is AST
A
aspartate transaminase
4
Q
what is ALP
A
alkaline phosphatase
5
Q
what is GGT
A
gamma glutamyltransferase
6
Q
what is Bilirubin
A
results from breakdown of Hb
7
Q
what is Albumin
A
protein made soley in liver
8
Q
what is coagulation
A
deranged in the liver
9
Q
what are the three types of damage that can occur in the liver
A
chronic liver damage
chronic liver damage
cholestasis
10
Q
what clinical observations do we need to keep an eye on
A
blood pressure pulse temperature urine output respiratory rate oxygen saturations blood glucose daily weights
