Often caused by hepatitis A, B, and E, or acetaminophen
What is Fulminant hepatic failure:
100
Manifestations are typically similar to cirrhosis
Treatment options include surgery and liver transplantation
Hepatocellular carcinoma
100
May be made up of pigment or cholesterol
what is a gallstone
100
alcohol abuse or gallstones:
Drugs, trauma, infection, autoimmune disease,
common causes of pancreatitis
100
An inflammatory disorder that is characterized by progressive anatomic and functional destruction of the pancreas (cells are replaced by fibrous tissue)
the definition of chronic pancreatitis
200
Occurs when the normal liver tissue is replaced by fibrotic tissue in response to damage to liver cells
What is cirrhosis of the liver
200
The treatment of choice for patients with ESLD and acute liver failure
Liver transplantation
200
Symptoms result from the disease of the gallbladder itself and obstruction of the bile passages by a gallstone
cholelithiasis
200
Activation of enzymes (especially trypsin) lead to vasodilation, inflammation, increased vascular permeability, necrosis, erosion, hemorrhage, and severe abdominal pain
pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis
200
recurring attacks of severe upper abdominal and back pain, accompanied by vomiting
what are the characteristics of chronic pancreatitis
300
focuses on precipitating factors, particularly long-term alcohol abuse, as well as dietary intake and changes in mental status
Nursing assessment of the cirrhosis patient
300
multidisciplinary process that requires a complete assessment
What is the criteria for a liver transplant patient
300
Symptoms include upper right abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
What is choleycystitis
300
pain, IV fluids to maintain intravascular volume, and elimination of oral intake
priorities in managing acute pancreatitis
300
medications and/or surgery
treatment of chronic pancreatitis
400
abdominal distention and bloating, GI bleeding, bruising, and weight changes
What are the symptoms of cirhosis
400
bleeding, infection, rejection, and delayed graft function, biliary leaks and obstruction, hepatic artery thrombosis, and portal vein thrombosis
What are the complications of a liver transplant
400
Treatments include medication, cholecystectomy, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
What is the nursing care emphasis for care of acute pancreatitis
400
The fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States
what is pancreatic cancer
500
include promoting rest and nutrition, skin care, and reducing risk of hemorrhage, fluid excess, and hepatic encephalopathy
What are the nursing interventions for cirhosis
500
Infection control
Bleeding prevention
Monitoring of protein levels and clotting factors
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of liver dysfunction
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of rejection
What are the nursing care goals when caring for liver transplant patient
500
Commonly described as autodigestion of the pancreas from temporary pancreatic duct obstruction, accompanied by hypersecretion of the exocrine enzymes
What is pancreatitis
500
How much alcohol do you typically drink?
A patient has presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms that are characteristic of acute pancreatitis. What assessment question is most likely to relate to the etiology of the problem?
500
Use of tobacco, obesity, and nonhereditary chronic pancreatitis are risk factors