Thyroxine is a competitive inhibitor of malate dehydrogenase. If thyroxine is added to a mitochondrial preparation that is oxidizing pyruvate as a substrate, which compound would you expect to decrease in concentration FIRST?

Which of the following substrates CANNOT contribute to gluconeogenesis in mammalian liver?

Which of the following substrates CANNOT contribute to gluconeogenesis in mammalian liver?

Inhibition of isocitrate dehydrogenase could lead to the reduction in supply of a precursor of which amino acid?

Which of the following lists steps in the CORRECT sequential order that occurs in the citric acid cycle?

Which combination of clinical triggers, require the nurse to contact the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)?  Select all that apply.

The nurse and student care for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  The nurse asks the student to describe the reason the pancreatic enzymes are prematurely activated.  Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of the process?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute hepatic failure.  The nurse observes the client has suddenly developed slow slurred speech and cool, clammy skin.  Which is the most likely cause?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  Which diagnostic test would the nurse identify as causing acute pancreatitis?

The nurse cares for a client with a history of liver transplantation.  The client reports use of antirejection medications, cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone (Deltasone), and mycophenolate (CellCept).  Which assessment most concerns the nurse?