A Patient with a History of Chronic Alcohol Use Has $\mu$

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use has been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of cirrhosis. Admission laboratory reports show that the patient's ammonia level is elevated at 218 $\mu$ g/dL. What medication will the provider prescribe to address the lab result?

• A) 0.9% NS IV
• B) Docusate sodium [Colace]
• C) Lactulose
• D) Polyethylene glycol [MiraLax]

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled loops in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance.

Vestibule

An antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building, or an entryway into a larger space.

Auricle

The external portion of the ear; it collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Stapes

A tiny bone in the middle ear that plays a critical role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the middle ear to the inner ear.