MCQ on the liver topic

Here are the top 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the liver topic for a nursing exam, complete with answers:- MCQ on the liver topic

1. Which of the following is a primary function of the liver?

A) Secretion of insulin
B) Production of bile
C) Regulation of body temperature
D) Production of red blood cells

Answer: B) Production of bile


2. Which of the following is a common symptom of liver cirrhosis?

A) Increased urine output
B) Jaundice
C) Weight loss
D) Excessive thirst

Answer: B) Jaundice


3. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted by which route?

A) Fecal-oral route
B) Bloodborne and sexual contact
C) Airborne transmission
D) Vector transmission

Answer: B) Bloodborne and sexual contact


4. What is the normal range for serum bilirubin in adults?

A) 0.1 to 0.3 mg/dL
B) 0.3 to 1.2 mg/dL
C) 1.2 to 2.0 mg/dL
D) 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL

Answer: B) 0.3 to 1.2 mg/dL


5. Which of the following conditions is most commonly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?

A) Hypertension
B) Hyperlipidemia
C) Type 2 diabetes
D) Hypothyroidism

Answer: C) Type 2 diabetes


6. A patient with liver failure may develop which of the following complications?

A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Hypokalemia

Answer: B) Hypoglycemia


7. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat Hepatitis C?

A) Rifampin
B) Ribavirin
C) Metformin
D) Aspirin

Answer: B) Ribavirin


8. Which laboratory test is commonly used to evaluate liver function?

A) Complete blood count (CBC)
B) Serum bilirubin
C) Thyroid function test
D) Serum potassium level

Answer: B) Serum bilirubin


9. Which of the following is the most common cause of acute liver failure?

A) Viral hepatitis
B) Chronic alcohol use
C) Drug-induced liver injury
D) Bile duct obstruction

Answer: C) Drug-induced liver injury


10. What is the primary treatment for a patient with acute alcoholic hepatitis?

A) Antiviral therapy
B) Corticosteroids
C) Liver transplant
D) Antibiotics

Answer: B) Corticosteroids

MCQ on the liver topic

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