Labs
Normal range for AST
0-35
Early manifestation of ascites
Dyspnea/SOB
Early manifestations
fatigue, dyspepsia, enlarged liver on palpation
Hep A & B prevention
vaccination
Chicken breast
good
Normal range for ALT
4-36
Collateral circulation can lead to
Clotting times will be
prolonged, longer than normal
Carriers are infectious for life
Hepatitis B
Bad
Normal range for ALP
30-120
Manifestations of encephalopathy
fetor hepaticus, behavior changes, asterixis, delerium
Medications to decrease production of amonia
neomycin, rifaxamin
Interferon is given for
Hepatitis B
Frozen dinners
Bad
9-10.5
Medication given to stop bleeding in varcies
octeotride
Causes of cirrhosis
Hep C, non alcohol fatty liver disease, malnutrition, R sided HF, alcoholic liver disease
Medications for Hepatitis C
Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
Fatty Fish
good
Normal range for amonia
10-80
What do you always need by the bedside with a Blakemore Sengsten tube?
scissors
Juandice can also be seen as
Clay colored stools and dark urine
Cholestyramine is given for
Itching from increased bile salts in skin
Fresh fruit
Good, wash it thoroughly