32 - Alcoholic Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Features of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension?
A
Hepatomegaly
Ascites
Jaundice
2
Q
Main risk factor for alcoholic hepatitis?
A
Heavy alcohol consumption
3
Q
4 liver function tests?
A
ALT
ALP
GGT
Bilirubin
4
Q
4 liver function test indications when deranged?
A
ALT - heavy alcohol use and liver injury
ALP - cholestasis associated with alcoholic liver disease
GGT - heavy alcohol use and liver injury
Bilirubin - impaired metabolic function in the liver due to injury/damage
5
Q
Risk factors for viral hepatitis?
A
IV drug use
Unprotected sex
Recent foreign travel
