Question

What are the levels of unconjugated bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, urine bili, and urine urobili in a patient with bile obstruction?

A. normal, increased, increased, negative
B. all decreased
C. increased, normal, negative, increased
D. all increased

Answer 1

In a bile obstruction, the levels of unconjugated bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, urine bili, and urine urobili are all increased.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a patient with bile obstruction, the levels of unconjugated bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, urine bili, and urine urobili are all increased. Bile obstruction leads to an accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood, resulting in increased levels. Conjugated bilirubin is also increased due to the regurgitation of bile pigments into the hepatic veins and lymphatics. This can be seen in the blood as well as in the urine, which will show increased levels of urine bili and urine urobili.