flashcards_hepatic_encephalopathy

Question 1

What is the primary supportive measure for hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 1

Frequent monitoring of neurological and mental status.

Question 2

What precipitating factors should be identified and corrected in hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 2

GI bleeding, infections, electrolyte disturbances, drugs.

Question 3

How can the nitrogenous load be reduced in hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 3

By dietary protein restriction and reducing nitrogenous load from the gut.

Question 4

What dietary measure should be taken to manage hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 4

Dietary protein restriction, with caution to avoid worsening protein-caloric malnutrition.

Question 5

Which non-absorbable disaccharide is used to reduce nitrogenous load from the gut in hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 5

Lactulose.

Question 6

Which antibiotic is used to reduce nitrogenous load from the gut in hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 6

Rifaximin.