335 Alcoholic Liver Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Quantity of ethanol that produces fatty liver in men (H20 C335 P2399)
A
40-80 g/d
2
Q
Quantity and duration of ethanol that causes hepatitis or cirrhosis (H20 C335 P2399)
A
160 g/d for 10-20 years
3
Q
Initial and most common histologic response to hepatotoxic stimuli (H20 C335 P2399)
A
Fatty liver
4
Q
Most important risk factors in the development of alcoholic liver disease (H20 C335 P2399)
A
Quantity and duration of alcohol intake
5
Q
Cornerstone in the treatment of alcoholic liver disease (H20 C335 P2400)
A
Complete abstinence from alcohol
6
Q
Population of ALD patients that are particularly good candidates for glucocorticoids (H20 C335 P2400)
A
Women with encephalopathy from severe alcoholic hepatitis
