Abdominal and GI

Question 1

What laboratory value predicts gallstone pancreatitis?

Answer 1

An ALT greater than 150 U/L within 48 hours of symptom onset.

Question 2

Hernia in the scrotum: direct or indirect?

Answer 2

Indirect inguinal hernia

Question 3

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis labs

Answer 3

PMNs > 250, WBC > 1,000, pH < 7.34

Question 4

What can you give to decrease mortality in patient with hepatorenal syndrome?

Answer 4

Albumin