Metabolism

Question 1

Cirrhosis: Complications

Answer 1

Portal hypertension, varices, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, coagulopathy.

Question 2

Cirrhosis: Types of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Answer 2

Type A (acute liver failure), Type B (portal-systemic bypass without liver disease), Type C (cirrhosis).

Question 3

Cirrhosis: Nutrition Recommendations

Answer 3

Low sodium diet, small frequent meals, vitamin and mineral supplementation, avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic substances.

Question 4

Cirrhosis: Lab Findings

Answer 4

Elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT), elevated bilirubin, decreased albumin, prolonged PT/INR, thrombocytopenia.

Question 5

Cirrhosis: Role of Lactulose in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Answer 5

Lactulose reduces ammonia levels by increasing its excretion in the stool, used to prevent and treat encephalopathy.