Lactulose
Lactulose is the first line treatment for what condition?
What is hepatic encephalopathy
Scarred liver condition leading to failure
What is Cirrhosis
Paracentesis is a therapeutic procedure to relieve...
what is ascites
Educate patients on the importance of this when taking Lactulose to prevent dehydration
Complication of liver transplant with symptoms of fever or excessive foul smelling drainage
What is infection
Excessive diarrhea when taking Lactulose can lead to which complication?
What is dehydration
The most accurate diagnostic for cirrhosis and liver failure
What is a liver biopsy
What is used to guide the needle/catheter inserted into the abdomen during a paracentesis procedure?
What is an ultrasound
Avoid this substance which can cause and worsen Cirrhosis and hepatic failure
What is alcohol
Type of precaution to place pt's in after a liver transplant
What is protective precaution
Lactulose promotes ammonia secretion through....
What is feces or stool
Besides alcohol, what is the other major cause of Cirrhosis?
What are infections with hepatitis ( B,C,D)
Prior to the procedure, the nurse must obtain which three things?
Informed consent, vital signs, weight
Recommended diet for liver failure and following liver transplant.
What is a high-calorie, moderate fat diet
Who are trauma victims
Lactulose is used to treat what other condition?
What is constipation
Complication when liver can't convert ammonia to less toxic form, it's carried to the brain and causes nuerologic manifestions
Hepatic encephalopathy
Position patient must be in during the procedure
What is supine with the head of the bed elevated
Diet often recommended in Cirrhosis to reduce fluid build up
What is low sodium diet
Two medications often given post-op a liver transplant
What are antibiotics and immuno-suppressant agents
What are the three main side effects of Lactulose?
What are diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal cramping
Type of cirrhosis caused by viral hepatitis, meds, or toxins
What is Post necrotic cirrhosis
Action patient must do prior to procedure to reduce risk of injury to the bladder
What is void or urinate
Restricted nutrient to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
What is protein
Most common deceased liver donors
What are trauma victims