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kwoodring

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List the lab values that are indicative of liver disease.

Question 2

What are the side effects or contraindications of Lipitor? (Hint: Why were ALT & AST checked?)



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Answer to Question 1

Ser Alb, Bili, total, AST, ALT, Amylase.

Answer to Question 2

Contraindicated with patients with active liver disease or that consumes alcohol. Lipitor may increase ALT.



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kwoodring

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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Great! Please up vote :D



 

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