Biliary System And Diseases Flashcards

1
Q

What are the normal concentrations for Bilirubin?

A

2-17 umol/L

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2
Q

What are the normal concentration levels of albumin?

A

40-60 g/L

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3
Q

What happens to alkaline phosphatase when there is bile duct obstruction?

A

Concentration levels increase

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4
Q

What are the three types of gallstones?

A

Cholesterol
Black pigment
Brown pigment

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5
Q

What are cholesterol lowering agents?

A

Statins

Ezetimibe

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6
Q

What are fibrates?

A

Lipid lowering drugs

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7
Q

What is cholecystitis?

A

Inflammation of the gall bladder

Cystic duct obstruction

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8
Q

Name drugs which increase bile flow

A

Phenobarbital
Theophylline
Glucagon
Insulin

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9
Q

Name drugs which decrease bile flow

A

Amiloride
Oestrogen
Chlorpromazine

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