Disease/Disorder
chronic inflammation, fibrous thickening, and death of hepatic cells
what is cirrhosis
which classification of viral hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral contamination route
what is Hepatitis A
what is Hepatitis B (HBV)
systemic itching of the skin
what is pruritis
this crushing of stones using shockwaves outside the body is known as
ESWL
the formation/presence of gallbladder stones
what is cholelithiasis
that this disease/disorder is often a result of alcoholism or chronic hepatitis
what is cirrhosis
disorders of this organ present with right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, light colored stool, dark urine, and urticaria
what is the liver
surgical removal of the gallbladder
what is a cholecystectomy
what are Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
inflammation of the liver
what is hepatitis
these three variations of viral hepatitis are transmitted via blood and body fluids
what are Hepatitis B,C (which is the most common transmitted by transfusion), and D
the reduction of red blood cells found in patients with cirrhosis is called
what is anemia
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
what is ascites
diet, lifestyle, and personal choices are all examples of this category of risk factor that can help decrease the chances of developing liver disease
what is modifiable
inflammation of the gallbladder
what is cholecystitis
the recommended diet for this GI disorder includes increased fiber intake and avoidance of seeds and nuts
what is the diverticulitis
what is jaundice
a depletion of intravascular blood volume that if left untreated may result in shock
in severe liver disease treatment aims to prevent movement of intravascular fluid to other compartments (ie. interstitial and body cavities), this is sometimes referred to as
what is third-spacing
presence of stones in the COMMON BILE DUCT
what is choledocholithiasis
rupture of these enlarged veins as a result of hepatic portal congestion is a medical emergency due to potential hemorrhage
what are esophageal varices
this clinical manifestation is a result of decreased albumin in the circulation due to liver impairment (unable to make protein from amino acids), increased capillary permeability, and hypertension
what is edema
in advanced liver disease, there is an accumulation of toxins that can cause cognitive dysfunction referred to as hepatic _______
encephalopathy
left untreated, gall bladder stones can migrate causing inflammation and/or infection in the biliary structures, the liver, and the ________
what is pancreas