Question

a 37 - year - old female patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse presents with abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. she states the pain feels like its stabbing through her abdomen and into her back. which of the following choices are most closely related to her case? choose three (3).

urinary tract infection
ldh
cirrhosis
kub xray
leukocyte esterase
ast
amylase and lipase
ggtp
acute pancreatitis
kidney stones

Explanation:

• AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): Elevated in liver and muscle disorders, but also in acute pancreatitis (especially in alcoholic pancreatitis).
• Amylase and Lipase: Key enzymes for diagnosing acute pancreatitis. Their levels rise significantly in this condition.
• Acute Pancreatitis: The patient's symptoms (abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, history of chronic alcohol abuse) are classic for acute pancreatitis.

Answer:

AST, Amylase and lipase, Acute pancreatitis