Liver failure

Question 1

What is:
-Late-stage liver failure in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue and the liver is permanently damaged

Answer 1

Cirrhosis

Question 2

What causes cirrhosis? (select all)
A-Alcohol abuse
B-Trauma
C-Viral hepatitis
D-Unprotected sex
E-GERD
F-Fatty liver from obesity & DM

Answer 2

A
C
D
F

Question 3

What are some very early s/s of liver disease?
A-Icteris
B-Loss of appetite
C-Unexpected weight loss
D-Fatigue/nausea
E-dark urine

Answer 3

B
C
D

Question 4

What are some early s/s of liver disease? (select all)
A-Jaundice
B-Itchy skin
C-Ascites
D-Pale or clay colored stool
E-Bruise easily
F-Varices
G-Loss of sex drive

Answer 4

A
B
D
E
G

Question 5

What are some late s/s of liver disease? (select all)
A-Swelling in legs, ankles, belly
B-Distended abd. vessels
C-Premature menopause
D-Ascites
E-Varices
F-Icteris
G-Spleenomegaly

Answer 5

A
B
D
E
G

Question 6

What are some complications of liver disease?
A-Hypersplenism
B-Hypotension
C-Malnutrition
D-Portal hypertension
E-increased risk of DVT

Answer 6

A
C
D

Question 7

What diet would a pt with liver disease be on? (select all)
A-Vegetarian
B-High protein/high calorie
C-Complex carb
D-Low salt/ low fat

Answer 7

B
D

Question 8

What would the labs look like in someone with liver disease? (select all)
A-Low albumin
B-Negative autoantibodies
C-Elevated bilirubin
D-Negative hepatitis panel
E-Elevated ammonia
F- Increased PT/PTT/INR

Answer 8

A
C
E
F