Moodle MCQ's Flashcards
What is first-line analgesia for someone with liver cirrhosis?
Paracetamol - at a reduced dose of 2-3g
Not NSAID’s because they can impair renal function
How much articaine is metabolised in the liver?
10%
What liver infection is most commonly transmitted by the faeco-oral route?
Hep A
The dane particle if found in serum of infected patients? (what liver infection?)
Hep B
What can halothane be responsible for?
Drug-induced hepatitis
What treatment is given to clear Hep C infection?
Sofosbuvir
An arteriovenous fistula is provided in which situations?
Above the wrist for haemodialysis
Function of loop of Henle?
Water leaves by osmosis
Function of collecting tubule?
Surplus or waste ions and molecules flow out as urine
Function of distal convoluted tubule?
Na+ is reclaimed by active transport, with water loss by osmosis
Function of proximal convoluted tubule?
Actively reabsorbs glucose, amino acids, uric acid and inorganic salts
Which anticoagulant is commonly used in the management of patients who require renal dialysis?
Heparin
What is minimum UKELD score for an individual to be placed on a liver transplant?
49
What clotting factors are vitamin K dependent and produced by the liver?
1, 2, 7, 9 ,10, 11
What factor is deficient in haemophilia A?
factor 8