Acute Liver Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs can cause liver injury due to drug toxicity? (2)
A
Co-amoxiclav
Paracetamol overdose
2
Q
How would you treat a pt w suspected paracetamol overdose? (2)
A
N-acetyl-cysteine
Activated charcoal w/in 1hr of ingested substance
3
Q
Which bug causes amoebic liver abscess?
A
Entamoeba histolytica (faeco-oral route) Can also produce bloody diarrhoea
4
Q
What would you see in a pt suspected of an amoebic liver abscess? (3)
A
- Fever, night sweats
- RUQ pain
- Travel history
5
Q
How would you treat amoebic liver abscess? (2)
A
Metronidazole
Abscess drainage
