6. Liver Disease Tutorial Flashcards
1
Q
Liver dysfunction investigations (2)
A
INR
Vitamin K tests
2
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Definition of hepatitis
A
Liver inflammation
3
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Definition of cirrhosis
A
Chronic scarring of the liver caused by long-term (irreversible) liver damage
4
Q
Causes of hepatitis (2)
A
Viral infection
Liver damage from alcohol
5
Q
Causes of cirrhosis (3)
A
Excessive alcohol consumption
Long-term hepatitis infection
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
6
Q
Causes of Hep A
A
Consumption of contaminated food and drink
7
Q
Causes of Hep B
A
Blood-to-blood contact
8
Q
Causes of Hep C
A
Blood-to-blood contact
9
Q
Causes of Hep D
A
Blood-to-blood contact or sexual contact
Only affects those with Hep B
10
Q
Causes of Hep E
A
Consumption of raw/undercooked pork
