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Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms).
-Of the following laboratory tests performed on Mr. Jamison, which one would you expect to see elevated?

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Case Study Questions ​
Use this case study to answer the following questions.
Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms).
-Of the following laboratory tests performed on Mr. Jamison, which one would you expect to see elevated? ​

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Ammonia levels are expected to be elevated in cirrhosis due to the liver's decreased ability to metabolize ammonia. Albumin levels may be decreased, transferrin levels may be normal or decreased, HDL levels may be decreased, and erythropoetin levels may be normal or increased in cirrhosis.

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Case Study Questions