Children born to infected mother, Health care worker needlestick, multiple contacts with infected person, multiple sex partners, IV drug use
Which type of cirrhosis results from chronic biliary obstruction and infection?
Biliary cirrhosis
List 4 causes of acute pancreatitis.
gallstones, alcoholism, bacterial/viral infection, blunt abd trauma, PUD, Hyperlipidemia, Hypercalcemia, Use of certain meds, after surgery near pancreas
A patient with cirrhosis should be encouraged to increase their fluid intake. True or False
False; fluid and sodium restriction
Your patient with acute pancreatitis is having severe pain and nausea. What meds would you expect ordered?
IV pain meds, IV anti-emetics
What does a serum ALT test?
Alanine transaminase. enzyme found in liver; converts proteins to energy for liver cells. liver damage= alt released
Which labs may be ordered for a patient with acute pancreatitis?
CBC, glucose, bilirubin, amylase, lipase, CMP
Smoking has no effect on chronic pancreatitis. True or False?
False
Which type of cirrhosis is a result from a previous acute hepatitis infection?
postnectrotic
Which is the least severe of the 2 types of acute pancreatitis?
Interstitial Edematous (more common)
What "herbal supplement" can help with end-stage liver disease symptoms?
Milk Thistle
What is an ERCP?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography; xray + endoscope; look at the ducts
What type of diet is recommended after acute pancreatitis?
Low fat, low protein, no alcohol or caffeine
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