A Patient with Liver Failure Is Taking Lactulose (Chronulac)

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with liver failure is taking lactulose (Chronulac) . Which laboratory data indicates that the medication is having the desired effect?

• A) increased serum ammonia level
• B) decreased serum ammonia level
• C) increased serum ALT level
• D) decreased serum ALT level

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