cirrhosis

Question 1

what is cirrhosis?

Answer 1

an chronic progressive disease of liver characterized by diffuse degeneration and destruction of hepatocytes

Question 2

what are common complications of cirrhosis ? (5)

Answer 2

portal hypertension
ascites
esophageal varices
jaundice
heptorenal syndrome

Question 3

what is portal hypertension?

Answer 3

a persistent increase in pressure in the portal vein that develops as a result of obstruction to flow

Question 4

what is ascites ?

Answer 4

accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that results from venous congestion of the hepatic capillaries

Question 5

what is esophageal varies?

Answer 5

faring, thin veins that can become visible and rupture - medical emergency

Question 6

what is jaundice?

Answer 6

the bile not being able to leave the liver going into the bloodstream, causing the patient to be yellow

Question 7

what is hepatorenal syndrome?

Answer 7

progressive renal failure is associated with hepatic failure

Question 8

what are some interventions we can do to help aid patients with cirrhosis ?

Answer 8

restrict sodium
remove fluid through procedure( paracentesis )
diuretics
monitor for that factor hepaticas - fruity smell
- avoid alcohol
- avoid Tylenol