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BC3 - Liver

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show Bile production & excretion; excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones & drugs; metabolism of fats, proteins, CHO. Enzyme activation  
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show Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals; Synthesis of plasma proteins - albumin and clotting factor; Blood detoxification and purification  
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show Stomach, intestines, spleen, pancreas - to the liver through the portal vein  
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show secrete bile  
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show Formed in hepatocytes - Through canaliculi - to bile duct - combined to form larger ducts - empty into common bile duct  
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Sinusoids   show
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Portal Circulation   show
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Kupffer Cells   show
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Portal Hypertension   show
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Obstruction of the portal circulation   show
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show cirrhosis  
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show development of collateral circulation (blood makes its own route)  
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Long term problems of portal hypertension   show
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show esophageal, stomach, rectum  
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show d/t gastric acid & elevated pressure  
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show vomiting blood, anemia if slow chronic bleed, they will have low Hgb  
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show endoscopy identifes portal HTN  
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show Beta Blockers; Nitrates;  
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show Used cocomitantly with NTG to reduce vasopressive action on other organs especially cardiac  
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show endoscopically delivered medications (injected at site),  
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TIPPS   show
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Splenomegaly   show
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show fluid accumulates n the peritoneal cavity  
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show enlarged abd.; visible venous mapping showing collateral circulation; dyspnes because organs displaced; bacterial peritonitis can develoop  
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Tx of ascites   show
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show evaluate fluid, relieve discomfort  
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show CNS disturbance, alterations in consciousness - toxins, ammonia, hormones accumulate in circulation and lead to damage in the brain  
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show hepatic coma  
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show ammonia freely circulating in the blood: competes with oxygen on Hgb causing hypoxia; it crosses the blood-brain barrier leading to toxic buildup of ammonia/urea in the brain  
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show lethargy, personality changes, irritability, sleep disturbances  
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Late stages s/s of hepatic encephalopathy   show
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Liver flap   show
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Jaundice (other name)   show
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show Hemolytic, Hepatocellular, Obstructive  
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show excessive breakdown of RBC's; metabolism of the heme component  
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Hepatocellular jaundice   show
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show Extrahepatic - bile duct into duodenum obstructed (gallstones); Intrahepatic - obstruction of bile canaliculi  
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show r/t water soluble; excreted by kidneys; transformed/metabolized by liver; cirrhosis; biliary obstruction; infectious hep; pancreatic CA; meds  
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Hepatitis   show
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Hepatorenal syndrome   show
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S/S of hepatorenal syndrome   show
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Hepatorenal syndrome is usually associated with   show
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show Viral, most common  
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show life long carrier  
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Hepatitis A rout of transmission   show
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Hep A comes from   show
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Hepatitis B routes of transmission   show
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show Same as B, Significant number develop chronic  
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show Causes infection only in conjunction with B (Very fragile); Superinfection; Same as B - unable to survive independently; infectious during all stages  
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show Fecal-oral  
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Hepatitis E is found in   show
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show Approximately 2 weeks after exposure; ends with jaundice  
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show fatigue, N/V, flu like symptoms  
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show starts when they turn yellow (jaundice); 1-2 weeks after prodromal phase; lasts approx 2-6 wks; enlarged liver (palpable below the ribs and painful); Actual disease phase of hepatitis  
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Recovery phase of hepatitis is called   show
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Posticteric phase begins   show
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Chronic active hepatitis   show
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show Complication of Hep B/C; Severe impairment or necrosis of liver cells  
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show Abd Xrays; Liver US; Nuclear scan of liver & spleen, CT, Percutaneous Liver Bx; Hepatic Angiography  
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Cirrhosis   show
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show Alcoholic; Chronic Hep C; Chronic Hep B & D; Autoimmune hepatitis; Inherited disease  
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show blocked bile ducts; drugs, toxin & infections; Severe reactions to Rx; Prolonged exposure to environmental toxins; Repeat bouts of heart failure with liver congestion  
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show Corticosteroids; Rest; Nutrition management - controlling Na, Diuretics, Paracentesis (for ascites)  
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Cholelithiasis   show
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show cholesterol stones & pigmented stones  
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Cholecystitis   show
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S/S of cholecystitis   show
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What labs are elevated with cholecystitis   show
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show Cholangiography & ERCP  
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)   show
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Tx of cholecystitis   show
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show Morphine, Demerol, Dilaudid  
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Pancreatitis   show
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Pancreatitis is associated with   show
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Complications of pancreatitis   show
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Some pts with pancreatitis develop   show
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show Usually mild disease; leaking enzymes into the pancreatic tissue from obstruction  
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show Pain med, NGT to low intermittent suction, NPO, IVF, Hyperailmentation  
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Chronic pancreatitis   show
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show Oral enzymes replacement tx; potential loss of islet cells (lead to IDDM); No More Booze; Surgical intervention; at risk for developing pancreatic CA  
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Surgical intervention of chronic pancreatitis   show
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