202: Hepatic Failure Flashcards Quizlet PDF

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202: Hepatic Failure Terms in this set (47) Storage

4 Functions of the Liver

Protection Metabolism (of nutrients and bilirubin) Bile formation

Hep B or C

2 Causes of Acute Liver Failure

Hepatotoxic drugs

Viral hepatitis

2 Causes of Chronic Liver Failure

Cirrhosis

Hard, enlarged

Shrunk, fibrous

Alcoholism Hepatitis Hepatotoxic Drugs Gallbladder disease Bile duct disease

What does the liver look like in the early stages of liver failure?

What does the liver look like in the late stages of liver failure?

5 Causes of Hepatic/Liver Failure

Increased bilirubin

What causes jaundice and clay-colored stools in patients with hepatic failure?

Breakdown of Vitamin

What causes rashes, petechiae and ecchymoses in

K (defects in

patients with hepatic failure?

coagulation)

5 Early Signs of Liver Disease

Fatigue Weight changes (significant) Anorexia Vomiting Abdominal pain and tenderness

Fetor Hepaticus

Asterixis

Jaundice

Technical Term for "Liver Breath"

Tremors of the hands in patients with Liver Failure

5 Skin Changes in Liver Failure

Dry skin Spider angiomas Palmar erythema Petechiae

LFTs

What 4 Lab Values are elevated in patients with

Bilirubin

hepatic failure?

PT/INR Ammonia

Albumin

What 2 lab values are decreased in patients with

Platelets

hepatic failure?

Portal Hypertension

Blood elevation in the portal system causes by fluid backing up into the portal vein...