Final Exam Ch 38

Question 1

Hepatocellular failure produces all of the following (3)…

Answer 1

jaundice, edema, bleeding tendancies

Question 2

The encephalopathy seen with liver failure is associated with the inability of the liver to…?

Answer 2

convert ammonia to urea for excretion

Question 3

Hepatitis A can be prevented through….

Answer 3

immunizations

Question 4

Hepatitis B and hepatitic C share a similar____ of _______

Answer 4

mode of transmission

Question 5

Chronic hepatitis, regardless of the specific disease, is characterized by…

Answer 5

continuing liver inflammation for 6 months or longer

Question 6

Children or adults consuming excessive amounts of acetaminophen are at risk for?

Answer 6

liver necrosis

Question 7

What are primary functions of the liver? (3)

Answer 7

1. clotting factor synthesis
2. albumin synthesis
3. lipoprotein synthesis

Question 8

Patients with liver disease that impairs excretion of bilirubin may exhibit a discoloration of the skin called?

Answer 8

jaundice

Question 9

Esophageal varies carry a high risk of ________ and may be treated with drugs to lower portal _____ ________.

Answer 9

bleeding, blood pressure

Question 10

The classic physical finding in patients with significant hepatic encephalopathy is a spastic movement of the hands called?

Answer 10

asterixis