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1
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AST levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

A

increased; acute

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2
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ALT levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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increased; acute

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Alk phos levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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increased; acute

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4
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Bilirubin levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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increased; acute and chronic

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5
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Albumin levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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decreased; chronic

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INR levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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increased; chronic

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Platelet levels are ___ in ___ liver dysfunction.

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decreased; chronic

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8
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Why does INR increase in chronic liver disease?

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clotting factors are produced in the liver - therefore liver dysfunction leads to decreased clotting factors and increased INR

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9
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Why is thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease?

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Platelets are produced in the liver

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10
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What dose of acetaminophen can lead to DILI?

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> /= 8 g

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11
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What molecule leads to DILI in those taking acetaminophen?

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NAPQI

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12
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What are the signs/symptoms of acetaminophen DILI? (4)

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abdominal pain; jaundice; N/V; diarrhea

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13
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What is used to treat acetaminophen DILI?

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N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

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How does NAC work?

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provides cysteine for glutathione synthesis - glutathione breaks down NAPQI into inactive metabolites

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15
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How do you determine if NAC is indicated?

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concentration of acetaminophen > 4 hours after ingestion

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16
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Dosing for NAC

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140mg/kg loading dose followed by 70mg/kg Q4H for 17 doses

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17
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NAC monitoring parameters

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liver enzymes; s/sx acute liver injury

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18
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What is cirrhosis?

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irreversible fibrosis of the liver

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19
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What are the two main causes of cirrhosis?

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EtOH abuse; Hepatitis

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20
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What are the signs/symptoms of cirrhosis?

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fatigue; weight loss; itchy; jaundice; confusion; enlarged spleen and/or liver

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21
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Why does cirrhosis cause jaundice?

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increased bilirubin

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22
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What is portal hypertension?

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hepatic portal vein gradient > 5mmHg

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23
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What are the 2 complications of portal hypertension?

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ascites; esophogeal varices

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24
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How does portal hypertension lead to ascites?

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compensatory mechanisms lead to activation of RAAS which has stimulates several mechanisms that lead to ascites

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25
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Characteristics of decompensated cirrhosis (3)

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variceal hemmorhage; ascites; hepatic encephalopathy

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26
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Surgical management of portal hypertension

27
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What is ascites?

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fluid accumulation in the peritoneal space

28
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Signs/Symptoms of ascites (4)

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abdominal distention; abdominal pain; SOB; nausea

29
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How does portal hypertension lead to ascites?

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increased pressures drive fluid into peritoneal space

30
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How does hyperalbuminurea lead to ascites?

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increases risk of fluid going outside the vascular space

31
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Non-pharmacologic ascites treatment

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restrict sodium to < 2g daily

32
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First-line treatment for ascites

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100mg spironolactone + 40mg furosemide

33
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Spironolactone ADRs (3)

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AKI; increased potassium; gynecomastia

34
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Furosemide ADRs (2)

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AKI; decreased potassium

35
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What do you switch a patient to if they experience gynecomastia with spironolactone?

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eplerenone

36
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Second-line treatment for ascites

A

paracentesis

37
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What do you need to administer if you remove > 5L via paracentesis?

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25% albumin

38
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What is the dose of albumin after paracentesis?

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6-8g per liter removed

39
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Risk factors for variceal bleeding

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larger varices; more severe cirrhosis; red wale signs; active alcohol use

40
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Criteria for primary prohylaxis of variceal bleeding

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varices > 5mm; red wale signs; decompensated cirrhosis

41
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Treatment options for primary prophylaxis

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non-selective beta blocker; EVL

42
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Nadalol dosing for variceal bleeding prophylaxis

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Initial: 20-40mg PO daily
Max: 80mg if ascites; 160mg if no ascites

43
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Propranolol dosing for variceal bleeding prophylaxis

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Initial: 20-40mg PO BID
Max: 160mg if ascites; 320mg if no ascites

44
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Carvedilol dosing for variceal bleeding prophylaxis

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Initial: 6.25mg PO daily
Max: 6.25mg PO BID

45
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Non-selective beta blocker ADRs (4)

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drowsiness; insomnia; bradycardia; hypotension

46
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Non-selective beta blocker monitoring (3)

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HR 55-60 bpm; SPB > 90 mmHg; s/sx of variceal hemorrhage

47
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What should a patient receive immediately upon presentation of variceal bleeding?

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blood transfusions; octreotide; antibiotic prophylaxis

48
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What is the goal Hgb during a variceal bleed?

49
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What is the octreotide dose for variceal bleeding?

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50mcg IV bolus followed by 50mcg/hr for 2-5 days

50
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Octreotide ADRs (4)

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N/V; HTN; bradycardia; hyperglycemia

51
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Antibiotic recommendation for variceal bleeding (with dosing)

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Ceftriaxone 1g IV Q24H

52
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When do you discontinue ceftriaxone?

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7 days or after discontinuing octreotide

53
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What is the goal time of EVL administration?

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within 12 hours of presentation

54
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What is a long-term solution for portal HTN and variceal bleeding?

A

TIPS procedure

55
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What causes spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)?

A

bacterial translocation

56
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Clinical presentation of SBP (4)

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fever; abdominal pain/tenderness; leukocytosis; encephalopathy

57
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How do you diagnose SBP? (2)

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PNM leukocyte count > 250; positive ascitic fluid

58
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How do you calculate the PNM leukocyte count?

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WBC x Neutrophils

59
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SBP treatment

A

Ceftriaxone 1g IV Q24H for 5 days

60
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What are the two options for SBP prophylaxis?

A

Bactrim & ciprofloxacin

61
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Non-pharm treatment for NAFLD/NASH

A

7-10% weight loss

62
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Treatment for a diabetic patient with NASH

A

Pioglitazone 45mg PO daily

63
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Treatment for a non-diabetic patient with NASH

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Vitamin E 800 IU PO daily

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