Your Patient Has an Elevated Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

question 22

Multiple Choice

Your patient has an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) . What two organs are most likely diseased?

• A) Heart and brain
• B) Liver and kidney
• C) Brain and kidney
• D) Heart and liver

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Definitions:

Amplitude

In regards to sound, the magnitude or height of a wave signal, reflecting the volume or loudness.

Vibrations

Oscillatory motions or forces, which in a medical context, may refer to tactile sensations used in diagnostic examinations to assess nerve function or somatosensory response.

Eustachian Tube

A tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Ear Infections

Inflammation or infection in the ear, often caused by bacteria or viruses, leading to symptoms such as earache, fever, and hearing problem.