Cirrhosis Case
Which lab indicates poor clotting?
PT/INR
Pain after fatty meals is called what?
Biliary colic
What is the most specific lab for pancreatitis?
Lipase
How is hepatitis B transmitted?
Body fluids
What is the main class of anti-rejection meds?
Immunosuppressants
Which med lowers ammonia?
Lactulose
What is the first line diagnostic for cholecystitis?
Ultrasound
What is the classic pattern of pain radiation with pancreatitis?
Radiates to the back
What is an early symptom of hepatitis?
Fatigue
What is a sign of acute rejection?
New jaundice
What is bad breath with cirrhosis called?
Fetor hepaticus
What color will stool be if there is an obstruction?
Clay-colored
What sign is bruising around the umbilicus?
Cullen's sign
What is key safety teaching?
Don't share razors or toothbrushes
Why can't you skip doses of ant-rejection meds?
It leads to a very high rejection risk
Which complication causes confusion?
Hepatic encephalopathy
What is the most definitive treatment?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Why is calcium low with pancreatitis?
Fat necrosis due to enzymes leaking will bind calcium
What lab indicates a current infection of hepatitis B?
HBsAg
Which drug can cause tremors?
Why do we measure abdominal girth?
To monitor ascites
Which duct is blocked in acute cholecystitis?
Cystic duct
What is the priority intervention with pancreatitis?
Make the patient NPO and give IV fluids
Which organ enlarges with hepatitis?
What vital sign must be monitored for infection?
temperature