Acute Liver Disease + Fulminant Hepatic Failure

Question 1

what is acute liver disease?

Answer 1

rapid development of liver dysfunction without prior liver disease

Question 2

how long does acute liver disease last?

Answer 2

less than 6 months

Question 3

what does acute liver disease cause?

Answer 3

encephalopathy

prolonged coagulation

Question 4

what things should be done to treat acute liver disease?

Answer 4

rest
no alcohol
increase calories
observe for liver failure

Question 5

what can be used to treat itch in acute liver disease?

Answer 5

sodium bicarbonate bath
cholestyramine
ursodeoxycholic acid

Question 6

what drugs can cause drug induced liver injury?

Answer 6

co-amoxiclav
flucloxacillin
NSAIDs

Question 7

what is fulminant hepatic failure?

Answer 7

an acute episode of severe liver dysfunction in a patient with a previously normal liver

Question 8

name common causes of FHF

Answer 8

paracetamol

drugs
Hep B

Question 9

name rare causes of FHF

Answer 9

AFLD
malignancy 
mushrooms 
wilsons 
budd chiari

Question 10

how is FHF treated?

Answer 10

fluids
inotropes
renal replacement if needed
transplant