Hepatitis Basics
This type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal–oral route, often from contaminated food or water.
What is Hepatitis A?
The two most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and this lifestyle factor.
What is alcohol use?
Gallstones most commonly form from this substance in bile
What is cholesterol?
Jaundice occurs due to accumulation of this substance.
What is bilirubin?
NPO status is important in pancreatitis to reduce stimulation of this organ.
What is the pancreas?
This hepatitis virus is most commonly transmitted through blood and body fluids and often becomes chronic
What is Hepatitis B?
In pancreatitis, digestive enzymes become activated in this organ, causing self-digestion.
What is the pancreas?
RUQ pain radiating to the right shoulder after fatty meals suggests this condition
What is cholelithiasis?
This lab test assesses blood clotting and is often prolonged in liver disease.
What is PT/INR?
Lactulose is given to patients with liver disease to reduce this complication
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
A key lab marker indicating liver inflammation is this elevated enzyme.
What is ALT/AST?
Cullen and Grey Turner signs indicate this complication of severe pancreatitis.
What is hemorrhage/retroperitoneal bleeding?
necrotizing pancreatitis
Murphy’s sign is positive in this gallbladder disorder.
What is cholecystitis?
Elevated alkaline phosphatase suggests this type of liver or biliary pathology.
What is biliary obstruction?
abnormal buildup of fluid in abdomen caused by liver disease
What ascites?
This vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers to prevent hepatitis transmission.
What is Hepatitis B vaccine?
This pancreatic enzyme is more specific than amylase for diagnosing pancreatitis.
What is lipase?
The gold standard imaging test for gallstones is this modality.
What is ultrasound?
The priority nursing assessment for acute pancreatitis includes monitoring for this life-threatening complication
What is respiratory failure/ARDS or hypovolemic shock?
The priority intervention for acute cholecystitis with severe pain and fever is this treatment.
– What are IV antibiotics and cholecystectomy?
This complication of chronic hepatitis can lead to liver failure and portal hypertension.
What is cirrhosis?
This long-term complication may result from chronic pancreatitis due to loss of insulin production.
What is diabetes mellitus?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder is called this procedure.
What is cholecystectomy?
A protein synthesized in the liver that is low in liver disease
What is the Albumin?
This vitamin is commonly deficient in chronic liver disease due to fat malabsorption.
What is Vitamin K (also A, D, E)?