Cirrhosis Flashcards
1
Q
compensated
A
- asymptomatic
- survival >12 yrs
- abd pain
- weakness/fatigue
- decreased weight
- liver/spleen enlargement
2
Q
decompensated
A
- at least 1 complication
- survival rate 2 yrs
- anorexia
- dyspepsia
- N&V
- weakness/muscle loss
- change in bowel habits
- jaundice
-ascites - varices
- hepatic encephalopathy
3
Q
advanced
A
- jaundice
- peripheral edema
- ascites
- hematological disorders
- skin lesions
- peripheral neuropathies
- endocrine disturbances
4
Q
most life threatening complication of cirrhosis
A
bleeding varices
5
Q
asterixis
A
- flapping hands
- characteristic of hepatic encephalopathy
6
Q
fector hepaticus
A
- musty sweet breath from accumulation of digestive waste
- characteristic of hepatic encephalopathy
7
Q
nutrition for cirrhosis
A
- increased calories
- increased carbs
- moderate to low fat
- small frequent meals
8
Q
cirrhosis complications
A
- portal HTN
- esophageal and gastric varices
- peripheral edema and ascites
- hepatic encephalopathy
- hepatorenal syndrome
