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Bernana

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score that requires intracranial pressure monitoring?
 
  a. Less than 8
  b. Less than 9
  c. Less than 10
  d. Less than 11

Question 2

Elevation of which of the following substances is consistent with hepatic inflammation?
 
  a. Aspartate aminotransferase
  b. Bilirubin
  c. Alkaline phosphatase
  d. Blood urea nitrogen


xoxo123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Head-injured patients with GCS scores of 8 and less need monitoring of intracranial pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Elevated levels of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase suggest hepatic in-flammation.


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