Wk 10: Biochemistry: Liver (complications) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment of portal hypertension?
A
Propanolol
2
Q
What is the treatment of ascites?
A
- Low sodium diet
- Diuretics
- Paracentesis
3
Q
What is the treatment of encephalopathy?
A
- Lactulose
- Antibiotics: rifaximin
4
Q
What is used to prevent bleeding varices?
A
- Propranolol + endoscopic ligation
- Carvedilol
5
Q
What is the treatment of bleeding varices?
A
- Vasopressin or terlipressin
- Somatostatin or octreotide
- Balloon tamponade
- NB PPI use
6
Q
What is the treatment + prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
A
- Treatment: IV antibiotics
- Prophylaxis: quinolones
7
Q
What is the treatment of pruritus?
A
- Moisturising + cooling agent
- Ursodeoxycholic acid
- Antihistamine
- Anion exchange resin
8
Q
What is used for the treatment of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal?
A
Benzodiazepines
9
Q
What is the treatment for muscle cramps?
A
- Quinine sulphate
- NB: side effects: thrombocytopenia + cardiotoxicity
10
Q
What is not used/used for pain?
A
- Not: NSAIDS
- Used: morphine low dose
