Flashcard 3

1
Q

ARLD complications

A

liver cirrhosis
steatohepatitis
liver failure

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2
Q

a protein raised plasma conc in:

  • infection
  • inflammation
  • necrosis
  • tissue damage
A

CRP

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3
Q

colonic bacteria produce

A

vit K

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4
Q

liver cirrhosis management

A

stop alcohol
improve nutrition
prednisolone

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5
Q

cholestasis

A

failure of normal amounts of bile to reach the small intestine

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6
Q

symptoms:

  • weight loss
  • anorexia
  • N+V
  • pain abdo
  • hepatomegaly
  • jaundice
  • fatigue
A

hepatocellular carcinoma

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7
Q

Wilsons disease management

A

penacillamine
low copper diet
avoid things that put strain on the river

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8
Q

what are gall stones made from

A

cholesterol

bilirubin

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9
Q

Murphy’s signs

A

sign of gall bladder inflammation. continuous pressure over gall bladder whilst breathing - Max pain @ Max point of expiration

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10
Q

choledocholithiasis

A

gall stone in common bile duct

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11
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treatment of choledocholithiasis

A

removal during ERCP

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12
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management ascending cholangitis

A
analgesia
IV antibiotics
ERCP
fluids
cholecystectomy
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13
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management acute pancreatitis

A
enzyme replacement
analgesia
IV fluids
blood transfusion
ABs
NG tube O2
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14
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symptoms:

  • abdominal RUQ pain
  • itching
  • jaundice
  • fatigue
  • weight loss
  • fever
  • night sweats
  • loss of appetite
  • steatorrhoea
A

benign biliary stricture

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