Hepatic Encephalopathy

Question 1

What should be prescribed in all patients with suspected hepatic encephalopathy

Answer 1

Lactulose should be prescribed in all patients with suspected hepatic encephalopathy

Question 2

new onset confusion + pmh alcohol cirrhosis + not well orientated + asterixis (hand flap) + telangiectasis (nose trunk)

Answer 2

hepatic encephalopathy