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1
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functions of the liver

A

Produces - clotting factors, proteins, bile

Detox - remove med, bilirubin, drugs, alchol, bacteria

Storage - glycogen, vitamins, minerals

Metabolize - nutrients from food

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etiology of acute liver failure X4

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viruses, drug use, genetic disease, poison

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what viruses cause acute liver failure

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Hep A, B, C

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4
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what drugs often cause acute liver failure X2

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acetaminophen overdose

TB meds

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5
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what is the most common cause of acute liver failure

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acetaminophen OD

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6
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acetaminophen OD antidote X2

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acetylcystine, activated charcoal

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7
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what genetic disease causes acute liver failure

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wilsons disease

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8
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what is wilsons disease

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excess copper buildup targeting brain and liver

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what is the most common poison causing acute liver failure

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mushrooms

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10
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what is cirrhosis

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any chronic liver disease

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11
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when does liver failure become chronic

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> 6 months

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12
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s/s of liver failure/cirrhosis X9

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fatigue

hepatomegaly

jaundice

ascites

skin lesions

hematologic disorders

endocrine disturbancies

peripheral neuropathies

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13
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first clinical sign of cirrhosis

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change in mentation

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14
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is jaundice early or late s/s

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early

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15
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why do liver failure pts have bruises

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no clotting factors

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16
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endocrine system changes

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elevated testosterone

elevated estrogen

elevated aldosterone

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hematologic disorders of liver failure X4

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thrombocytopenia

leukopenia

anemia

coagulation disorders

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18
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when is thrombocytopenia a medical emergency

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platelets <20K

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19
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normal WBC range

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5-10K

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20
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what is leukopenia

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low white blood cells

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21
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how does WBC change from chronic to acute failure

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may raise initially then decrease as time goes on

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22
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normal hgb for males

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12-18

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23
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normal hct in males

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42-52

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normal hct in females

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47-57

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when do you transfuse males and females
when hgb is <7 in males and <6.2 in females
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asterixis
hand tremors/flapping
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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fector hepaticus
strong, musty breath
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caput medusae
giant, pronounced veins on ascites stomach
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wound healing vitamins
ADEK
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normal ammonia level
10-80
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ammonia during liver failure
increases
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AST/ALT during liver failure
increased
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bilirubin normal
<1
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bilirubin during liver failure
increased, 2.5+
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lactic acid during liver failure
increased
37
PTT, PT, INR during liver failure
increased
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normal ast
0-35
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what does AST say
if liver is diseased or damaged
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normal ALT
0-35
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why would AST/ALT be normal in chronic failure
all the cells have died off
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PT normal
11-12.5 seconds
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INR normal
0.8-1.1
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critical INR
>5
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what does INR measure
accuracy of PT
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albumin in liver failure
decreases
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glucose in liver failure
decreases
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K, Na, Mg in liver failure
decreases
49
platelets in liver failure
decreases
50
RBC's in liver failure
decreases
51
WBC's in liver failure
decreases
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normal alkaline phosphate
30-120
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alkaline phosphate in liver failure
varies - will be increased when cirrhotic
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Creatinine in liver failure
varies
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dx studies for liver failure X5
ultrasound fibro scan upper endoscopy radioisotope liver scan liver biopsy
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what is a fibro scan
measures fibrosis/scarring of liver
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gold standard test for cirrhosis
liver biopsy
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post-op biopsy risks
bleeding bed rest until MD order
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which side does pt lay on post liver biopsy
right side to decrease r/o hemorrhage
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benzos X2
lorazepam midazolam
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anesthetic agents in liver failure
propofol
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transfusions in liver failure X2
fresh frozen plasma, and/or whole blood
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what does portal hypertension lead to X3
esophageal and/or gastric varices splenomegaly ascites
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complications of cirrhosis X7
portal HTN peripheral edema hepatic encephalopathy hepatorenal syndrome metabolic acidosis sepsis multiorgan failure
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lab value associated with hepatic encephalopathy
elevated ammonia
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what are varices
enlarged or swollen veins caused by HTN
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how do you prevent bleeding for varices
beta blockers
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how do you stop bleeding in varices
vasopressors EGD banding/sclerotherapy balloon tamponade therapy
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what does sandostatin do
inhibit release of vasoconstriction hormones
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when is a portacaval shunt done
only if portal vein is blocked, dead, necrotic
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ascites med tx X2
albumin and diuretic therapy
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ascites procedure tx
paracentesis
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what position should a person with ascites be in
high fowlers
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NI for paracentesis X6
pt voids immediately before ``` monitor for: hypovolemia electrolytes BP HR dressing ```
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what is hepatic encephalopaty
the liver is unable to convert increased ammonia which crosses the BBB
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S/S of HE X9
``` confusion lethargy/coma personality changes asterixis fine motor problems musty breath seizures hyperventilation suppressed gag reflex ```
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normal ICP
normal 5-15
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complications of HE
brain swelling organ failure
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tx of HE
Correct cause Lower ICP lower ammonia levels
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how do you lower ICP X3
minimal stimulatoin oxygenation and ventilatoin osmotic diuretics
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how do you lower ammonia levels
lactulose rifaximin
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common lactulose SE
3-5 stools/day
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what does rifaximin do
decreases ammonia production
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why is mannitol used in HE
crosses the BBB
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nutrition in liver failure
high in calores protein supplement increase carbs mod-low fat

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