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Hepatic Disorders

Question 1 of 16

1

Which vessel/artery collects blood from the GI tract and spleen, carries the blood to the liver to be filtered, and receives 75% of the blood traveling to the liver?

Select one of the following:

  • Hepatic vein

  • Hepatic portal vein

  • Hepatic artery

  • Common bile duct

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

How much of the cardiac output is received by the liver?

Select one of the following:

  • 20%

  • 30%

  • 15%

  • 50%

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

What is the primary reason for why damage to the liver results in increased water and salt retention?

Select one of the following:

  • The liver is responsible for aldosterone metabolism

  • The liver plays a key role in the renin-angiotensin pathway

  • The liver is the organ responsible for excreting water and salt from the body

  • The liver converts ammonia to urea

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

A patient presents with GI disturbances, dull pain the the RUQ, fever, malaise, and splenomegaly. Are there early or late signs of liver injury?

Select one of the following:

  • Early

  • Late

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

A patient presents with skin lesions, jaundice, endocrine disturbances, and peripheral neuropathy. Are these early or late signs of liver injury?

Select one of the following:

  • Early

  • Late

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

Portal hypertension can result in which of the following cardiovascular problems?

Select one of the following:

  • Right CHF

  • Left CHF

  • Myocarditis

  • Cardiac arrythmias

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

What is the most common clinical manifestation of portal hypertension?

Select one of the following:

  • Right CHF

  • Vomiting of blood

  • Myopathy

  • Edema

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

Gallstones, cirrhosis, and hepatitis are examples of obstructive jaundice.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

Which of the following is the most accurate description of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)?

Select one of the following:

  • Renal failure caused by hypotension resulting from hepatic dysfunction

  • Hepatic failure caused by hypotension related to renal failure

  • Renal and hepatic failure related to right CHF

  • Renal failure related to jaundice resulting from intrahepatic obstruction

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

Vaccines exist for which forms of hepatitis? Select all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hep A

  • Hep B

  • Hep C

  • Hep D

  • Hep E

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

Which form of viral hepatitis is most commonly transmitted from mother to child and presents with severe symptoms?

Select one of the following:

  • Hep A

  • Hep B

  • Hep D

  • Hep E

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

Which form of viral hepatitis is most likely to lead to serious liver damage?

Select one of the following:

  • Hep A

  • Hep B

  • Hep C

  • Hep E

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

A patient presents with joint pain, skin rashes, occasional vomiting, anorexia, and a low-grade fever. Which phase of hepatitis are they in?

Select one of the following:

  • Preicteric

  • Acute

  • Convalescent

  • General

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

Hepatitis A has an acute onset, whereas Hepatitis B has an insidious onset.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

What is the most common cause of cirrhosis?

Select one of the following:

  • Hepatitis C

  • Chronic alcoholism

  • Autoimmune disease

  • Obstruction

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

Is jaundice an early or late sign of cirrhosis?

Select one of the following:

  • Early

  • Late

Explanation

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