Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?
 a. Rapid weight loss is encouraged as a treatment for fatty liver disease.
  b. Elevated liver enzymes are a good indicator for liver disease.
  c. Metabolic syndrome is not a risk factor for liver disease.
  d. Hepatomegaly includes liver inflammation.

Q. 2

If liver damage and scarring develop, Ms. Bauman will be at risk for
 a. amputation. b. cancer.
  c. hepatitis. d. immune suppression.

Q. 3

Ms. Bauman's doctor explains that she will need to:
 a. control her blood glucose. b. have gastric bypass surgery.
  c. increase her alcohol intake. d. start TPN.

Q. 4

Ms. Bauman is surprised to be diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Which laboratory value would you expect to be elevated?
 a. Potassium b. Triglycerides
  c. Albumin d. Essential fatty acids

Q. 5

What test is used to study to shapes of red blood cells?
 a. Peripheral blood smear b. CBC
  c. Differential d. Hematocrit

Q. 6

Which type of anemia is caused by a genetic mutation that results in abnormally-shaped red blood cells?
 a. Megaloblastic anemia b. Sickle cell anemia
  c. Hemolytic anemia d. Thalassemia

Q. 7

Which type of anemia is caused by a genetic mutation that reduces hemoglobin synthesis, resulting in reduced red blood cell production?
 a. Microcytic anemia b. Sickle cell anemia
  c. Hemolytic anemia d. Thalassemia