Liver,gallbladder, GI Flashcards
1
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Stage 1 of hepatic encephalopathy
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Personality changes
Depression
Fatigue
Slurred speech
2
Q
Stage 2 of hepatic encephalopathy
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Mental confusion
Disorientation
Asterixis
3
Q
Stage 3 of hepatic encephalopathy
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Stuporous Abnormal ECG Muscle twitching Hyperflexia Asterixis
4
Q
Stage 4 of hepatic encephalopathy
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Unresponsiveness Unarousable No asterixis Positive babinskis Fetor hepaticus Seizures
5
Q
Factors that may lead to hepatic encephalopathy
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High protein diet Infection Hypovolemia Hypokalemia Constipation GI bleed Drugs
