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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the 6 functions of the liver?
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glucose homeostasis
Fat Metabolism protein metabolism Formation of plasma Proteins Bilirubin/Bile formation and excretion Drug Metabolism |
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what are liver function tests and what do they measure?
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Screens for Hepatic Disease
Enzyme serum levels status of synthetic function status of excretory function |
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Can an LFT give a differential diagnosis? If not, what should be done?
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not always, if not, need a liver biopsy
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What enzyme levels are tested in LFT and what do they mean?
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transaminases-ALT, AST
GGT--High in alcoholic disease If they are more than 3 times normal--> Acute Damage |
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Which Hepatitis Viruses are RNA Viruses
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HAV
HCV HDV HEV |
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Which Hepatitis Virus is a DNA Virus?
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HBV
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Hepatitis--what is it?
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Inflammation of the Liver
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What are the infectious types of Hepatitis
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Viral Hepatitis, Infectious MOno, TB
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What are the non-infectious types of Hepatitis?
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Exposure to toxic Substances
acetaminophen, alcohol, ketaconazole, methotrexate |
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How are the different types of Viral Hepatitis transmitted?
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HAV--RNA Virus via oral/fecal route
HBV--DNA Virus via parenteral/sexual route HCV--RNA Virus via parenteral/sexual route HDV--RNA Virus via coinfection w/ HBV HEV--RNA virus via oral/fecal route Hepatitis Non A-E Virus |
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Which Hepatitis Viruses are transmitted via oral fecal route?
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HAV
HEV |
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Which Hepatitis Viruses are transmitted via parenteral/sexual route?
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HBV
HCV |
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Which Hepatitis Viruses are transmitted with HBV?
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HDV
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Which Viruses are the most risk of getting as a dentist?
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HBV--by needle
then HCV, HIV HBV can survive for one week on surfaces |
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Clinical Features of Hepatitis
What are the 3 phases? |
Prodromal Phase
Icteric Phase Recovery Phase |
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What are the symptoms of the Prodromal Phase of Hepatitis
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N/V
Fatigue Myalgia Malaise Fever Serum Sickness |
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What are the symptoms of the Icteric Phase of Hepatitis?
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the Jaundice phase
Inability to conjugate bilirubin Hepato/Splenomegaly |
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How long does the recovery phase of Hepatitis last?
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Weeks to Months
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What is significant about Fulminant Hepatitis?
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Massive Hepatocellular Damage Secondary to Acute Infection
More Common in Elderly, HDV Infection |
