Liver Disease

Question 1

Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis

Answer 1

1. Portal hypertension
2. Shunting of blood by-passing liver
3. Reduced metabolic capacity
4. High portal pressure, low albumin = ascites

Question 2

Cirrhosis factors

Answer 2

Reduced liver blood flow
Reduced metabolic function
Reduced plasma proteins

Question 3

Cirrhosis

Answer 3

Formation of fibrotic bands that separate nodules of functional liver tissue

Question 4

Cirrhosis treatment

Answer 4

NSAID
Paracetamol
Opiate