Module 2 Part 1

Question 1

list the functions of the liver.

Answer 1

• metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• detoxifying blood
• converting ammonia to urea for excretion
• ## synthesizing plasma proteins, nonessential amino acids, Vit A and essential nutrients such as iron, vit D, B12

Question 2

Pt has ascites. What is 1 classification of drugs and 1 diet that the pt will benefit from?

Answer 2

Diuretics & sodium restriction

Question 3

What is a side effect of long-term use of oral diuretics?

Answer 3

Can cause hyponatremia