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IBD & Cirrhosis Flashcards

1
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2 types of IBD

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crohns
ulcerative colities

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symptoms of IBD

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diarrhea, blood in stool, abdominal pain/cramp, weight loss, fatigue, change in daily activity

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2 markers of inflammation in the bowel looked for in stool studies for iBD

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lactoferrin and calprotectin

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IBD confined to the rectum and colon, often starts in rectum and moves up

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ulcerative colitis

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depth of ulcerative colitis and nature of disease

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mucosa (superficial) and continuous

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UC confined to the rectum

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proctitis

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UC where inflammation goes up past the rectum, sigmoid colon, and descending colon up to the splenic flexure

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left sided/distal colitis

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UC that passes the splenic flexure

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extensive/pancolitis

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complications of UC

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toxic megacolon, colon cancer, colectomy

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10
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IBD located anywhere from mouth to anus

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crohns

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crohns is most commonly located in the

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terminal ileum, but perianal is common too

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depth and nature of crohns

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deeper but patchy inflammation (cobblestone)

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complications of crohns

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malnutrition, strictures, fistulas

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14
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5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) used for IBD

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mesalamine

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15
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primary immunomodulator used for IBD

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azathioprine

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16
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how long for azathioprine to work for IBD

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~6 months

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what is often co-administered with AZA for IBD

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steroids (allow transition to chronic meds)
biologics- increase biologic efficacy and decrease Ab formation to biologic

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18
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BBW for azathioprine

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malignancy, especially when used with anti-TNFs

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19
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main corticosteroid used for IBD

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budesonide

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20
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brand for budesonide used for crohns and its target location

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entocort –> terminal ileum

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21
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brand for budesonide for UC and its target location

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uceric –> colon

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22
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how long is the budesonide regimen for IBD

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8 weeks

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23
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which antibiotics are used for IBD

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metronidazole
ciprofloxacin (3rd gen ceph alt.)

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what risk is associated with all biologics for IBD

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infection risk
risk of infusion related reactions

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how long must a biologic be given for IBD to determine efficacy

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8 weeks

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management of an acute biologic infusion reaction

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decrease infusion rate, give APAP/benadryl, steroids

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management of delayed biologic infusion reaction

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APAP, symptomatic management

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28
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anti-TNFs used for IBD

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adalimumab, infliximab

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29
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generic for humira
dose form?

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adalimumab, SC

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30
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generic for remicade
dose form?

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infliximab, IV

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BBW for anti-TNF

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infection, risk for malignancy (higher with AZA)

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32
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which biologics are tried first in IBD

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anti-TNF

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33
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selective adhesion molecule (integrin) inhibitors used for IBD

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natalizumab, vedolizumab

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34
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generic for tysabri
dose form?

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natalizumab, IV

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35
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generic for entyvio
dose form?

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vedolizumab, IV

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36
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BBW for natalizumab (tysabri)

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PML (has REMS)

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IL inhibitors used for IBD

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usetkinumab, risankizumab, mirikizumab

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38
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generic for stelara
dose form?

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usetkinumab
IV then SC

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generic for skyrizi
dose form?

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risankizumab
IV then SC

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40
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generic for omvoh
dose form?

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mirikizumab
IV then SC

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41
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JAK inhibitors used for IBD

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tofacitinib, upacitinib

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42
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generic for xeljanz
dose form?

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tofacitinib
PO

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43
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generic for rinvoq
dose form?

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upacitinib
PO

44
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S1P receptor modulators used for IBD

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ozanimod, etrasimod

45
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BBW for JAK inhibitors Rinvoq and Xeljanz

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cancer, CV events/death, embolism, infection, mortality

46
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FDA labeling on JAK inhibitors Xeljanz and Rinvoq

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use if failed anti-TNF therapy

47
Q

generic for zeposia
dose form?

A

ozanimod
PO

48
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generic for velsipity
dose form?

A

etrasimod
PO

49
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contraindications to S1P receptor modulators (ozanimod & etrasmiod)

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CAD, stroke, NYHA III and IV HF

50
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what to use to treat mild to moderate CROHNS

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PO budesonide x 8 weeks

51
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what to use to treat moderate to severe CROHNS (2 options)

A

PO systemic steroid (high dose prednisone)
or
biologic (TNFa) +/- AZA

52
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what to use to treat severe to fulminant CROHNS (1st then if that fails? other option)

A

IV steroids x 3 days
if fails –> IV infliximab
surgery

53
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what to use to treat perianal disease in CROHNS (fissures, fistulas)

A

antibiotics, infliximab

54
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how to treat remissive CROHNS induced by budesonide

55
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how to treat remissive CROHNS induced by a biologic

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biologic +/- AZA

56
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how to treat remissive CROHNS induced by systemic steroids

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AZA or biologic (more likely)

57
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how to treat mild distal RECTAL UC

A

suppository 5-ASA +/- PO 5-ASA

58
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how to treat mild distal LEFT SIDED UC

A

enema 5-ASA

59
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how to treat mild distal UC if failed other options?

A

add PO budesonide

60
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how to treat mild extensive UC

A

PO 5-ASA +/- budesonide

61
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treatment options for moderate to severe UC (3 options)

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budesonide x 8 weeks
prednisone QD (high dose)
biologic +/- AZA

62
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treatment options for fulminant UC

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IV steroid x 3 days
IV infliximab
IV cyclosporine
colectomy

63
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how to treat moderate, severe, or fulminant remissive UC induced by STEROIDS

64
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how to treat moderate, severe, or fulminant remissive UC induced by BIOLOGICS

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biologic +/- AZA

65
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how to treat moderate, severe, or fulminant remissive UC induced by CYCLOSPORINE

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AZA or vedolizumab

66
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how to treat mild remissive UC

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topical or PO 5-ASA

67
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which form(s) of IBD can adalimumab (humira) be used for

A

BOTH UC and CD

68
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which form(s) of IBD can infliximab (remicade) be used for

A

BOTH UC and CD

69
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which form(s) of IBD can natalizumab (tysabri) be used for

70
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which form(s) of IBD can vedolizumab (entyvio) be used for

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BOTH UC and CD

71
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which form(s) of IBD can usetkinumab (stelara) be used for

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BOTH UC and CD

72
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which form(s) of IBD can risankizumab (skyrizi) be used for

73
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which form(s) of IBD can mirikizumab (omvoh) be used for

74
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which form(s) of IBD can tofacitinib (xeljanz) be used for

75
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which form(s) of IBD can upacitinib (rinvoq) be used for

A

BOTH UC and CD

76
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which form(s) of IBD can ozanimod (zeposia) and etrasimod (velsipity) be used for

77
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primary determinant of ascites

A

abdominal paracentesis with SAAG >= 1 g/dL

78
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which electrolyte should be restricted for ascites

A

Na to 2g/day

79
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which diuretics should be used for ascites? what doses?

A

furosemide and spironolactone following 40:100 mg dosing

80
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what medication can be added if diuresis for ascites is not being tolerated (low BP)

81
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alternative to medication for ascites if it is not tolerated

A

large volume paracentesis

82
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should IV albumin be given with large volume paracentesis for ascites

A

yes is pulling >5L of fluid

83
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last line option for ascites if refractory

84
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primary AE of TIPS

A

hepatic encephalopathy

85
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diagnosis of portal hypertension

A

presence of varices on EGD
SAAG >= 1.1 g/dL

86
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what is the primary complication of portal hypertension

A

variceal bleeding

87
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treatment for portal hypertension

A

beta blockers
propranolol, nadolol, carvedilol

88
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when can beta blockers for portal hypertension be initiated

A

if varices are present

89
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when should beta blocker doses for portal hypertension be held or lowered

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SBP <90 or DBP <60, HR <60, HRS, refractory ascites, SBP

90
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what is the HR goal with beta blocker therapy for portal hypertension

91
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somatostatin analogue initiated for acute variceal bleeding

A

octreotide

92
Q

rubberbanding of a bleeding vessel

A

endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL)

93
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SBP prophylaxis regimen for acute variceal bleeding

A

7 days of 3rd gen cephalosporin
ceftriaxone

94
Q

last line option for refractory variceal bleeding

95
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what should be initiated when a variceal bleed stops

A

non-selective beta blocker

96
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what is used to diagnose SBP

A

absolute PMN >= 250 /mm3

97
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treatment regimen for active SBP infection

A

3rd gen cephalosporin for 5 days
cefotaxime, ceftriaxone
alternative- ciprofloxacin

98
Q

should IV albumin be used for SBP

A

if SCr >1, BUN >30, or bilirubin >4 mg/dL

99
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when should SBP prophylaxis be used

A

acute variceal bleeding
history of SBP
ascitic protein <1.5 g/dL + 1 other criteria

100
Q

SBP prophylaxis regimens for history or low ascitic protein

A

indefinite
ciprofloxacin 250-500 mg QD
Bactrim DS 1 tab QD

101
Q

primary treatment and prevention option for hepatic encephalopathy and route of admin

A

lactulose
PO if tolerated
Retention enema if not

102
Q

add on therapy for hepatic encephalopathy

103
Q

what PKPD change occurs with decreased liver blood flow in cirrhosis

A

drugs with high first pass effects have increased systemic concentrations

104
Q

what PKPD changes occur with loss of hepatocyte function in cirrhosis

A

phase I metabolism affected
drugs with CYP dependent metabolism have increased therapeutic effect

105
Q

what PKPD changes occur with decreased albumin in cirrhosis

A

for heavily protein bound drugs, there is more unbound drug with more therapeutic effect

106
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what happens with renal function in cirrhosis

A

declines in setting of increased SCr

107
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what PKPD change occurs due to increased BBB permeability in cirrhosis

A

increased therapeutic response of drugs that cross

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