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GI/Hepatogy Flashcards

1
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Most common cause of fulminant hepatic failure in infants

A

Metabolic disorder

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Causes of fulminant hepatic failure (7)

A

Metabolic
Infective
Toxic
Autoimmune
Malignant
Vascular
Undetermined

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3
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Electrolyte derangements in ESLD:

Sodium
Potassium
Glucose
Phosphorous

A

Low Na
Low K
Low Glu
Low Phos

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4
Q

Regulate gastric secretions in stomach

A

Gastrin

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5
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Mechanism of hepatic encephalopathy

A

Increased intercellular glial glutamine

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Definitive diagnostic tool for biliary atresia

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Liver biopsy

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