The Liver as an Organ
These vitamins are stored in the liver
Vitamin A, D, E, K
This is considered low platelets
Thrombocytopenia
This liver enzyme is greater in alcoholic liver disease
AST
These can bleed easily because of portal hypertension
Varices
This is the cornerstone treatment after liver transplant
Immunosuppression
This assists with fat digestion
Bile
Hepatic encephalopathy is due to what abnormal metabolism
Protein or nitrogenous waste
This liver enzyme is more specific for liver disease
ALT
This is due to an imbalance of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures
Ascites
Fever, tachycardia, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, and jaundice can be due to
Acute transplant rejection
If your body needs sugar, this occurs in the liver
Glycogenlysis
Pruritus occurs in liver patients due to
Bile salt build up
This enzyme elevated can be related to bone cancer
ALP
This is the classic finding of hepatic encephalopathy
Asterixis
Hypertriglyceridemia is commonly found in
Steatohepatitis
This is removed from the bloodstream as a byproduct of RBC lysis
Bilirubin
Ascites is because of this low protein level
Albumin
This laboratory value is indicative of increased jaundice
Bilirubin
Hepatic encephalopathy is due to
Elevated ammonia levels
This form of hepatitis is primarily caused by blood transmission
Hepatitis C
This is synthesized in the liver and excreted in the urine
Urea
Enlargement of the liver is
Hepatomegaly
This clotting factor is Vitamin K dependent
Prothrombin
Mannitol is necessary to treat
Cerebral edema
This is the primary preventative measure for Hepatitis B
Vaccination
HDL and LDL are considered
Cholesterol
Portal hypertension
The lower this value is, the more ascites occurs
Albumin
Cushing triad is
Hypertension, irregular respirations, and bradycardia
The mainstay treatment for peritonitis is
Antibiotics
This drug is extremely dangerous to the liver in excess amounts
Acetaminophen
Coagulopathy is due a deficiency in this vitamin
K
This laboratory value is important for hepatic encephalopathy
Ammonia
This is the fluid choice for cerebral edema
Hypertonic saline
Besides paracentesis, these two therapies are recommended for ascites
Low sodium and diuretics
This is what occurs to sugar in the liver
Gluconeogenesis or glycogen
Increased bilirubin causes this change in melanin
Jaundice
This procedure is done for ascites
Paracentesis
This is the most serious complication of ascites
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Pupillary dilation and deepening coma is due to
Cerebral edema
If blood sugar is low, this is released
Glycogen
Confusion and asterixis is commonly associated with
Hepatic encephalopathy
Petechiae is caused by
Thrombocytopenia
Elevated creatinine and oliguria related to liver failure is
Hepatorenal syndrome
Hematemesis or melena can be related to
Esophageal varices