Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

patho > chapter 31 > Flashcards

chapter 31 Flashcards

1
Q

bilirubin

A

organic yellow pigment formed in liver by breaking down hemoglobin and is excreted in bile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Conjugated bilirubin

A

Once in the liver, bilirubin becomes conjugated. This means it is water-soluble and can be excreted. Unconjugated bilirubin is toxic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Liver basics

A
  1. uses enzymes and O2 to burn toxins, especially fatty ones
  2. the toxins are combined w amino acids so they can be removed from the liver through the bile or urine
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)

A

-Transmitted by the fecal-oral route
-Virus shed in feces
-Virus killed by thorough cooking
-Fever, abdominal pain, mild flu-like symptoms
-Vaccine available (Havrix)
-Endemic (routinely found) in Asia, Africa, Mexico, and -South America
-Treatment
-Supportive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

A

-Transmitted by blood products, body fluids, or sexual contact
-Does not directly kill cells, but the host’s immune system destroys viral-infected cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Hepatitis Signs and Symptoms (General)

A

-Fever
-Abdominal pain
-Flu-like symptoms
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fatigue
-Malaise
-Myalgias
-Arthralgias
-Mild headache
-Anorexia
-Loss of taste for food
-Smokers often lose their taste for tobacco
-Hepatomegaly
-Jaundice
-Stool that may have a pale appearance
-Dark urine
-Pruritus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Hepatitis B Virus Stage 1

A

-Incubation period
-No signs or symptoms, however, can infect others
-Duration of 2 to 4 weeks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Hepatitis B Virus Stage 2

A

-The inflammatory reaction of hepatocytes
-Flu-like symptoms and jaundice
-HBeAg, HBsAg, and HBV DNA can be detected in the bloodstream
-Liver enzymes begin to increase
-Duration 3 to 4 weeks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Hepatitis B Virus Stage 3

A

-Immune system reaction to HBV
-Viral replication slows
-HBV DNA levels are lower or undetectable
-Liver enzyme levels decrease to norma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Hepatitis B Virus Stage 4

A

The virus cannot be detected
Antibodies to HBsAg, HBcAg, and HBeAg
Antibodies against HBsAg confer long-term protective immunity
Anti-HBcAg only with infection, not vaccination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

HBV Signs and Symptoms

A

-Anorexia
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fatigue
-Flu-like symptoms
-Fever, malaise, myalgias
-Jaundice
*Hepatomegaly
*Splenomegaly
*Lymphadenopathy
-Spider angioma
-Palmar erythema
-Jaundice can last for months
-Patients with severe cases of infection may show signs of hepatic encephalopathy—somnolence, confusion, stupor, or coma.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

HBV Diagnosis

A

-Presence of HBsAg in the bloodstream
-Levels do not correlate with disease severity
-IgM-type anti-HBc antibodies
-Acute infection
-IgG-type anti-HBc antibodies
-Chronic infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

HBV Treatment

A

-Based on symptoms
-Supportive with rest
-Small, high-calorie, and high-protein meals
-Interferon alpha
-Prevention is key

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

HBV Extra Info

A

-Course is variable
-Most do not recover completely
-Chronic HBV
Can be healthy carriers without disease evidence
-Can lead to hepatocellular cancer
-Contacts can obtain HBIg (rapid, passive immunity)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

A

-Acute infection usually mild
-Most develop chronic hepatitis
Can remain dormant for years before symptoms
-Long incubation period
2 weeks to 8 months
-Patient is asymptomatic, can spread the virus
Transmitted via blood: IV drug use
-HCV-RNA
Detected weeks to months before antibody development
-Virus mutates rapidly
No vaccination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Hepatitis C Virus Treatment

A

Anti-viral drugs
Current drug therapy
Non-detectable levels of virus in 12 weeks
Protease inhibitor combinations
Paritaprevir-ritonavir-ombitasvir-based regimen

17
Q

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

A

-Most common cause of chronic liver disease in the United States
-Associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and obesity
-Hepatocytes accumulate triglycerides
-Accumulation of fat disrupts cellular function
-Cells can rupture causing inflammatory response, damaging to liver

18
Q

NAFLD steatosis

A

more than 5% of the liver contains fat

19
Q

NAFLD etiology

A

unclear

20
Q

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

A

Extreme form of NAFLD in which scarring and inflammation of liver occurs

21
Q

vegetarians and NAFLD

A

strict vegetarian diet lack of protein leads to a deficiency of amino acids that are needed by the liver for the conversion of fat to phospholipids, lipoproteins, and transportation of cholesterol from the cells. This can lead to accumulation of fat in the liver resulting in NAFL

22
Q

NAFLD signs and symptoms

A

Mild cases: none, abnormal liver enzyme levels may be present

23
Q

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH):

A

-obvious signs of liver impairment
-Edema, jaundice, fatigue
-Can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

24
Q

NAFLD diagnosing

A

-No specific biomarkers or blood tests
-Liver biopsy is key test
False negative: if sample not taken from high fat content area
-Patient who is obese, metabolic syndrome with elevated liver enzymes should be evaluated for NAFLD
-NAFLD fibrosis score
Age, hyperglycemia, body mass index (BMI), platelet count, albumin level, and ratio of AST to ALT

25
Q

NAFLD treatment

A

-Weight loss and exercise
-Bariatric surgery
-Medication
Lipid-lowering agents (monitor for liver toxicity)
Insulin sensitivity medications

26
Q

alcoholic liver disease types

A

alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease

27
Q

alcoholic liver disease

A

-AKA alcoholic cirrhosis
-Develops over a long period of time and is permanent
-Diagnosis
Liver biopsy
-Alcohol is a potent toxin to hepatocytes
-Hepatocytes can regenerate but are susceptible to repeated damage
-Steatosis
Initial cellular change
-Can progress to cirrhosis
-Common for patients to not provide accurate history of alcohol intake

28
Q

Alcoholic Liver Disease Signs and Symptoms

A

-Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly
-Portal hypertension with esophageal varices
-Ascites
-Spider angioma
-Proximal muscle wasting
-Gynecomastia in males
-Withdrawal symptoms of restlessness, mood disturbance, tremors called delirium tremens, and, possibly, seizures

29
Q

Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis

A

-RUQ pain and tenderness
-Nausea
-Malaise
-Low-grade fever
-Jaundice
-Darkened urine
-Hepatomegaly

30
Q

Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

A

-Hepatic encephalopathy
Confusion, disorientation, or stupor
-Coagulation dysfunction
-Spontaneous bruising and bleeding
-Hyperbilirubinemia
-Jaundice
-Hematemesis

31
Q

diagnosis of alcoholic liver disease

A

-AST and ALT elevation
-Hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia
-Hyperbilirubinemia and hypoalbuminemia
-Coagulation disturbances
-Liver biopsy to confirm changes

32
Q

Treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease

A

-Cessation of alcohol
-Proper nutrition
-High-protein diet (unless hepatic encephalopathy present)
-Improvement of liver function if there is 6 months of abstinence from alcohol

patho (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions