Module 8: Other Hepatic Diseases and Treatment Flashcards
A RARE genetic/hereditary disease characterized by excessive Cu storage in tissues and organs (primarily in the liver & brain/CNS).
Wilson’s Disease
Wilson’s Disease causes _______ and cognitive impairment.
cirrhosis
People with Wilson’s Disease have impaired __________ _________ excretion.
biliary copper
T/F: Wilson’s Disease is fatal without chelation therapy.
T
MNT for Wilson’s Disease is _____ restriction including supplements, only when chelating agents are _____________.
Cu, unsuccessful
Lamb, pork, organ meats, soy, meat substitutes, shellfish, avocado, chocolate, and dried beans are foods high in what?
Cu
________________ AKA iron overload. A genetic disorder resulting in high absorption of Fe from the SI, resulting in excessive deposition of Fe in the liver, spleen & bone marrow.
Hemochromatosis
If hemochromatosis is left untreated, it may result in liver __________.
cirrhosis
Hemochromatosis can be screened with lab tests of elevated levels of serum _________ or transferrin saturation.
ferritin
Why must people with hemochromatosis have their blood drawn twice a year?
To prevent the buildup of iron
T/F: It is okay to recommend Fe supplements to someone without knowing the cause.
F
MNT for hemochromatosis is to avoid ____ supplements, avoid vitamin ______ supplements, avoid iron-fortified foods or supplements, limit consumption of meat, fish and poultry, and avoid cooking in __________ cookware.
Fe, C, cast-iron
A disease where there is an accumulation of triglyceride in the liver of those who drink little or no alcohol.
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
NAFLD can progress to ____________ (NASH).
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
NASH is when the liver becomes very _________, which could result in ___________ liver damage or __________.
inflamed, irreversible, cirrhosis
