Functions
Diagnostics
S & S
Interventions/ Treatments
Complications
100
Regulation of blood glucose concentration through the process of glycogenolysis.
What is glucose metabolism?
100
The most frequently used lab tests for acute liver damage. Hint there are 3!
What are AST/ALT and GGT?
100
Increased abd girth and rapid weight gain.
What is ascites?
100
Used to reduce ammonia levels and improve LOC.
What is Lactulose?
100
Characterized by replacement of normal liver tissue with diffuse fibrosis that disrupts the structure and function of the liver.
What is cirrhosis?
200
A by product of glyconeogenesis and is converted by the liver into urea and excreted in the urine.
What is Ammonia?
200
The normal range is 15-45ug/dL.
What is the range for serum ammonia level?
200
Build-up of bilirubin in the blood resulting in yellow skin color.
What is Jaundice.
200
Long-term dietary restriction to minimize ammonia production and lower risk of encephalopathy.
What is a low protein diet?
200
Result of excessive abd girth, fluid volume overload, and reduced diaphragm mobility.
What is respiratory distress?
300
Stored in the gallbladder, emptied into the intestines, and aids in digestion.
What is bile?
300
Removal of tissue through needle aspiration.
What is a liver biopsy?
300
Neurological deficits due to progressing liver failure.
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?
300
Basic hygiene performed by people to prevent the transmission of Hepatic Viral Diseases.
What is hand washing?
300
S&S includes: * Melena * Hematemesis * Hypovolemic shock and first episode has a mortality up to 50%
What are esophageal varices?
400
Results in drug inactivation or activation.
What is drug metabolism?
400
Identifies normal structures and abnormalities of the liver.
What is an ultrasound?
400
Involuntary flapping of the hand.
What is asterixis?
400
US guided needle aspiration to remove extra-vascular fluid.
What is a paracentesis?
400
I life threatening complication from profound liver failure.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
500
Synthesis most plasma proteins including albumin, blood clotting factors, and plasma lipo-proteins.
What is protein metabolism?
500
Prolonged in Liver disease; vitamin K may be given to correct this result.
What is prothrombin time?
500
Sweet, slightly fecal odor to the breath.
What is Fetor hepaticus (Bad breath)?
500
A protocol which includes but is not limited to: Assessment of VS, agitation, orientation, and GI disturbance.
What is CIWA (clinical institute withdrawal assessment) protocol.
500
Clinical dx is established by a drop in platelet count, an increase in PT and PTT, decrease fibrinogen, and an elevated D-dimer.
What is DIC (disseminated intra-vascular coagulation)
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