Which Statement Is True About CK Levels in a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about CK levels in a patient with an MI?

• A) The more severe the cardiac damage, the longer it takes for CK levels to peak.
• B) Levels begin to increase almost immediately after myocardial damage.
• C) CK levels return to normal within 18 hours.
• D) CK levels are not predictive of the extent of cardiac damage.

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