Liver
Management for ascites caused by cirrhosis
paracentesis
the primary function of the liver.
What is Metabolism, detoxification, bile production, and protein synthesis?
What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis
heavy, prolonged alcohol use
What is the murphy's sign
Pain on palpation of the RUQ upon deep inspiration
These are the two hallmark symptoms of liver failure.
What are Ascites and Jaundice?
The blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the liver?
What is Hepatic artery?
3 clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis
elevated HR and RR, low BP
pain
steatorrhea, clay-colored stools
nausea/vomiting
anorexia
3 ways to diagnose cholecystitis
ABD ultrasound
CT
HIDA scan
ERCP
The liver enzyme most specific for liver damage?
What is Alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
The three main functions of bile.
What are Fat digestion/emulsification, waste excretion, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
What is chronic pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas caused by autodigestion of the pancreas for a prolonged period of time
Treatment for cholecystitis
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
3 possible complications of cirrhosis
Portal HTN
Esophageal varices
DIC - disseminated intravascular coagulation
Hepatic encephalopathy
hepatorenal syndrome
This organ stores the bile.
What is gallbladder?
What are two pancreatic enzymes that are elevated with acute pancreatitis
Amylase and lipase
What 3 labs can be elevated with cholecystitis
Liver enzymes
bilirubin
WBC
due to obstruction and inflammation