Diseas Flashcards
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Two sources of ammonia that can result in hepatic coma are ___________ and _______?
deamination of amino acids - intestinal bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract.
The consequences of cirrhosis are primarily due to?
Liver cell damage and altered hepatic blood flow
Pathological changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis are?
Fatty infiltration
Fibrous tissue formation
❛ When blood circulation through the liver is impaired by fibrous tissue?
a) Ammonia remains in the systemic circulation
b) Portal hypertension develops
c) Esophageal varices develop
d) All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following factors is associated with the development of cirrhosis?
a) Chronic malnutrition
b) Biliary obstruction
c) Chronic alcohol abuse
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Uncontrolled phenylketonuria (PKU) in children causes?
Mental retardation
Sodium is often restricted in cirrhosis to control ?
❛Fluid retention
Which metabolic disease is characterized by the accumulation of ammonia and glutamine in the body?
Urea cycle disorder (HIGH AMMONIA)
Major changes in a cirrhosis patient that lead to the development of ascites are?
decreased albumin, portal hypertension, hyperaldosteronism.
Positive nitrogen balance occurs in?
Pregnant women
Negative nitrogen balance is seen during?
Infection
In healthy adults, dietary deficiency of one of the following leads to negative nitrogen balance?
a) glycine.
b) serine.
c) cysteine.
d) leucine.
d) leucine.
Which of the following typically shows improvement more quickly?
a) Iron levels/anemia
b) Body composition
c) Liver enzymes
Iron levels/anemia
which of the following are contributing to malnutrition in cirrhotic patients?
a. Hypermetabolism
b. Malabsorption
c. Altered nutrient metabolism
d. Anorexia
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
In a surgical patient’s severe stress is described as?
Tissue damage and hypermetabolism
Ascites is defined as an accumulation of fluid in the?
Abdomen
The major nutritional problem related to the development of ascites is?
Protein deficiency
The condition(s) in liver disease most likely to lead to ascites is?
Portal hypertension
Adequate carbohydrates are important in hepatic encephalopathy because it?
Prevents catabolism of body protein and a rise in ammonia levels
In liver patients, when is lactulose typically prescribed?
High ammonia levels
patient with cirrhosis due to hepatitis C and encephalopathy and other Forget to take 2 doses of lactulose What is best statement for his condition ?
cirrhosis due to hepatitis C related to Hepatitis C infection
is the nervous system disorder brought on by severe liver disease (Ammonia accumulation )
Hepatic encephalopathy
Clinical symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include?
Confusion and impaired motor function
statements about hepatitis is true?
Chronic hepatitis can progress to cirrhosis