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Hepatic Disorders Flashcards

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causes of cirrosis

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Hep. B and C, ETOH, autoimmune, bile duct problems, fat collection (hyperlipidemia)

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role of liver

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metabolizes, detoxifies, stores, produces

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chronic scarring of the liver. nodular, bumpy, irreversible

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hepatic cirrosis

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causes of hepatic cirrosis

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inflammation, fibrosis, bile duct occlusion

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risk factors for cirrosis

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ETOH, chronic viral hep., fatty liver disease/hepatic steatosis, toxic chemical or drug exposure, male, age 40-60

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6
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hand flapping

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asterixis (due to ammonia)

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study manifestations of cirrhosis on page 5

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examples: fatigue, bruising, fetor hepaticus (smell),

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the appearance of distended and engorged superficial epigastric veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen.

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caput medusae, due to portal HTN

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9
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rash looking on palms

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palmer erethymea

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given to decrease gastric distress and minimize possiblity of GI bleed

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Pepcid, protonics (antacids, HIstamine 2 )

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11
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given to promote healing of damaged livers cells and improve general nutrition

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adequate diet, vitamines, and nutritional supplements

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12
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given to minimize F and E imbalance

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potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone or triamterene) to decrease ascites and monitor hypotension

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13
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promotes excretion of ammonia via stool

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lactulose

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14
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medication that reduces levels of ammonia

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neomycin, metronidazole (Flygyl), rifaximin (Xifaxan)

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cautious use due to decreased liver function

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opioids, sedatives, barbiturates

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16
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lower albumin leads to

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fluid excess

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17
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impaired skin integrity due to

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bile salts

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18
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Diet

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high calorie, lower sodium, LOW PROTEIN

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19
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provide what kind of vitamins if patient has steatorrhea

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water soluable

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20
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when it comes to vitamins for cirrosis, which is most important

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B complex

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21
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monitor carefully in cirrosis

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coagulation studies

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22
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restrict these due to edema

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sodium, fluids, proteins, document I/O

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23
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elevate legs to prevent peripheral edema and increase venous return

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assess for dyspnea, increased RR, hypoxia, pleural effusion (fluids pushed into pleural space) everything pushing up

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24
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avoid which medication

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acetaminophen, aspirin contraindicated with GI bleed

25
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blood pools back due to blockage of bumpy liver. often caused by portal HTN

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esphageal varices

26
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what often causes esophageal varices

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portal HTN

27
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risk factors for bleeding of esophageal varices

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heavy lifting, straining, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, swallowing poorly chewed foods, erosion of vessel walls due to gastric acid, ETOH, or meds

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Clinical manifestions of? bleeding may be the only symptom. Melena. Hematemesis, mental or physical deterioration, hemorrhagic shock

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esophageal varices

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clinical manifestions: splenomegaly, ascites, black stool, spontaneous bruising, hypotension

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hepatic cirrhosis

30
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if patient is diagnosed with cirrosis, how often do they need an endoscopy?

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q 2 years

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umbrella term for identifying cause and source of bleeding for esophageal varices

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endoscopy

32
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pharm for bleeding that is preferred for immediate control

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octreotide (Sandostatin)

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pharm for bleeding that is contraindicated in CAD

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vasopressin (Pitressin) w/ nitro

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most common for PREVENTING 1st bleed and PREVENTING re bleed

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BB - propranolol, nadolol

35
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may be used in combination with BB to stop bleed

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nitrates - isosorbide (isordil)

36
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short term use in stopping esophageal bleed. MUST BE INTUBATED IN ORDER TO USE

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balloon tamponade

37
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balloon tamponade is for which use only

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emergency. used to stablize. risk for rupture, airway obstruction, asphyxiation, aspiration, etc. check q 4-6 hours

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stops bleeding but does not prevent subsequent bleeding. Need GI protection (Antacids, H2, PPI)

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endoscopic sclerotherapy

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preferred method and treatment of choice over sclerotherapy. Reduces re bleeding of Esoph. Varices, mortality, and procedure related complications

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esophageal Banding - Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL)

40
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used when EVL or sclerotherapy and meds are ineffective in controlling esophageal variceal bleeding. Rapidly reduces portal pressure

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transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

41
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effective in decreasing portal HTN and variceal bleeding. Last resort.

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portal systemic shunts

42
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complications of portal shunts

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thrombosis, encephalopathy, accelerated liver failure

43
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major factor in hepatic encephalopathy

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ammonia

44
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neuropsychiatric manifestation of hepatic failure associated with portal HTN and shunting of blood into system circulation

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Hepatic Encephalopathy

45
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which stage of Hep. Enceph? sleep problems, periods of lethargy, euphoria, trouble concentrating, normal EEG

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Stage 1 - Mild

46
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which stage of Hep. Enceph? increased drowsiness, disorientation, inappropriate behavior, mood swings, agitation, asterixis, fetor hepaticus, abnormal EEG with marked slowing

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Stage 2 - Moderate

47
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stage of Hep. Enceph. stuporous, difficult to arouse, incoherent speech, asterixis, rigid extremities, hyperreflexia, markedly abnormal EEG

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3 - Severe

48
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which stage of Hep. Enceph. Comatose, no esterixis, absent deep tendon reflexes, flaccid extremities, markedly abnormal EEG

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4 - Final

49
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what should you do for hepatic encephalopathy to reduce serum ammonia

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administer lactulose. Goal of 2-3 soft stools/day,

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cautions for lactulose

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hypokalemia, watery diarrhea, dehydration

51
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administer this for hepatic Eceph. to minimize protein breakdown

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IV glucose. Also correct vitamin deficiencies: A, B, C, K, folic acid, and electrolyte imbalance

52
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administer which antibiotics as needed

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neomycin (nephrotoxic), metronidazole (Flagyl), rifaximin

53
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discontinue which meds that precipitate encephalopathy

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sedatives, tranquilizers, barbiturates, opiates

54
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administer this benzo antagonist for Hep. Enceph

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flumazenil

55
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atixis (flapping) caused by

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ammonia in brain

56
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syndrome of sudden and severely impaired liver function or severe hepatocyte necrosis in teh absence of preexisting liver disease

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fulminant hepatic failure

57
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where is ammonia produced

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gut

58
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Bacteria in your gut and in your cells create ammonia when your body breaks down

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protein

59
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common cause of fulminant hepatic failure

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viral hep

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