Lesson 2.3 - Jaundice

Question 1

medical term for jaundice

Answer 1

icterus

Question 2

jaundice appears as

Answer 2

yellow pigmentation to mucous membrane (eyes, skin)

Question 3

jaundice caused by

Answer 3

hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin in blood)

Question 4

jaundice most commonly seen in (4)

Answer 4

hepatitis
cirrhosis
biliary obstruction
liver/panc cancer

Question 5

elevation of direct/conjugated bilirubin assoc with (3)

Answer 5

hepatitis
cirrhosis obstruction
mets

Question 6

elevation of indirect/unconjugated bilirubin assoc with (1)

Answer 6

non-obstructed i.e. statosis

Question 7

symptoms associated with jaundice (5)

Answer 7

pruitis
fatigue
abdo pain
weight loss
vomiting

Question 8

signs assoc with jaundice (4)

Answer 8

yellow discolouration skin/eyes
fever
pale stools, dark urrine