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
ANS: D
The highest concentrations of AST are found in patients with liver disease, such as hepatitis, and during the second day after a myocardial infarction.
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connections A. I, II only B. III, IV only C. I, II, IV only D. II, III, IV only
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A) prospective payment B) fee-for-service? C) capitation D) per diem