Liver, Gallbladder, & Pancreatic systems

Question 1

Hepatitis is usually caused by a _____.

Answer 1

virus

Question 2

Hep _ is the most common
Hep _ is most common in HCW
Hep _ is most common in IV drug users & bld transfusions

Answer 2

A
B
C

Question 3

2 Tx for hepatitis?

Answer 3

• rest

- antivirals

Question 4

3 things to look for in a pt with hepatitis?

Answer 4

• VS
• jaundice (⬆️bilirubin); pruritits
  - urine/stool - pale/clay colored

Question 5

Acute Liver Failure occurs from a sudden massive loss of ____ _______, also known as necrosis. usually r/t drug toxicity (Tylenol, shrooms)

Answer 5

liver tissue

Question 6

Chronic Liver Failure is also known as _______. Caused by chronic excessive alcohol use.

Answer 6

Cirrhosis

Question 7

4 S/S of Cirrhosis?

Answer 7

• malaise
• wt loss
• enlarged liver
• dry skin; pruritis

Question 8

Nsg care for cirrhosis?

Answer 8

• V/S & measure abd. girth od

Question 9

CA of the liver is usually from metastasis; prognosis is usually __ ______.

Answer 9

6 months

Question 10

4 S/S of liver CA?

(JAAE)

Answer 10

• jaundice
• ascites
• abnormal bleeding
• encephalopathy (brain disease)

Question 11

There are 3 words pertaining to a gallbladder disorder; explain them.

• Cholecystitis
• Cholelithiasis
• Choledocholithiasis

Answer 11

• inflammation of gallbladder
• formation of gallstones
• gallstones in CBD (common bile duct)

Question 12

S/S of gallbladder stones?

Answer 12

epigastric & RUQ pain

Question 13

Tx for ascites?

Answer 13

abdominocentesis