Obstructive Jaundice

Question 1

What are the signs of Jaundice?

Answer 1

High bilirubin

Question 2

What is the difference between conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin?

Answer 2

Conjugation occurs in the liver

Question 3

What are the significant liver enzymes?

Answer 3

Aspartate transaminase
Alanine transaminase
Gamma-GT

Question 4

What happens to the level of liver enzymes in liver failure?

Answer 4

They increase

Cells breakdown and release hormones into the bloodstream

Question 5

What does colicky mean?

Answer 5

Pain associated with blockages

Onset when instructed area tries to contract

Question 6

What is the right upper quadrant?

Answer 6

Section of the abdomen

Clinically 1/9th of the whole abdomen

Question 7

What is jaundice?

Answer 7

Build up of bilirubin in body

Causes skin and whites of eyes to turn yellow

Question 8

What are the signs and symptoms of obstructive jaundice?

Answer 8

Liver function tests

Question 9

What are the signs and symptoms of obstructive jaundice?

Answer 9

Liver function tests 
Colicky pain
Epigastric pain
Pale stools
Dark urine
Jaundice

Question 10

How long can you survive without a liver?

Answer 10

A few hours

Question 11

Can you survive without a pancreas?

Answer 11

Yes
Supplement digestive enzymes
Insulin injection