Biliary System And Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are the normal concentrations for Bilirubin?
A
2-17 umol/L
2
Q
What are the normal concentration levels of albumin?
A
40-60 g/L
3
Q
What happens to alkaline phosphatase when there is bile duct obstruction?
A
Concentration levels increase
4
Q
What are the three types of gallstones?
A
Cholesterol
Black pigment
Brown pigment
5
Q
What are cholesterol lowering agents?
A
Statins
Ezetimibe
6
Q
What are fibrates?
A
Lipid lowering drugs
7
Q
What is cholecystitis?
A
Inflammation of the gall bladder
Cystic duct obstruction
8
Q
Name drugs which increase bile flow
A
Phenobarbital
Theophylline
Glucagon
Insulin
9
Q
Name drugs which decrease bile flow
A
Amiloride
Oestrogen
Chlorpromazine