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largest gland in the body that is integral to most body functions
liver
True or False. 1500mL of blood/min circulates through the liver and exits via the hepatic veins into the inferior vena cava
True
Bile if formed in the __________ and exits through a system of ducts into the __________ for storage

A) liver; heart
B) heart; stomach
C) blood, liver
D) liver, gallbladder
D. liver; gallbladder
True or False. The liver performs more than 500 tasks related to metabolism
True
True or False. You can survive without a liver because only 10-20% of function is needed to sustain life
False, you CANNOT survive without a liver, but only 10-20% of function is needed to sustain life
Which of the following statements are false about the liver?

A) The liver is integral tom most body functions
B) You can not survive without the liver
C) The liver has the ability to regenerate
D) The liver is the smallest gland in the body
E) The liver performs more than 500 tasks related to metabolism
D. The liver is the smallest gland in the body
Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

A) Metabolism of macronutrients and steroids
B) activation and storage of vitamins and minerals; conversion of ammonia and urea
C) formation and excretion of bile
D) filter and blood chamber
E) all of the above
E. all of the above
Which of the following is a marker for specific liver diseases?

A) serium ferritin
B) ceruloplasmin
C) alpha fetoprotein
D) a1-antitrypsin
E) all of the above
E) all of the above
Which of the following is not a disease of the liver?

A) acute viral hepatitis
B) fulminant hepatitis
C) chronic hepatitis
D) non-alcoholic and alcoholic liver disease
E) all of the above
E) all of the above
Widespread inflammation of the liver that is caused by hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, E

A) acute viral hepatitis
B) alcoholic liver disease
C) Wilson's disease
D) Cholestatic liver disease
A) acute viral hepatitis
Which hepatitis is spread by fecal-oral route?

A) hepatitis A and B
B) hepatitis E and A
C) hepatitis C, D, E
D) hepatitis B and D
B. hepatitis E and A
Which hepatitis is caused by blood and body fluids?

A. hepatitis A and E
B. hepatitis B, C, and D
C) hepatitis A, B, C, and D
D) hepatitis D
B. hepatitis B, C, and D
What are the four phases of symptoms for acute viral hepatitis?

A. prodromal phase, preicteric phase, icteric phase, convalescent phase
B. icteric phase, preicteric phase, convalescent phase, prodromal phase
C. preicteric phase, convalescent phase, icteric phase, prodromal phase
D. none of the above
A. prodromal phase, preicteric phase, icteric phase, convalescent
Fever, arthralgia, arthritis, rash, and angioedema (AAAFR) are all symptoms of which phase for acute viral hepatitis?

A) preicteric
B) convalescent
C) prodromal
D) icteric
C. prodromal phase
Malaise, fatigue, mylagia, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting occur in which phase of acute viral hepatitis?

A) convalescent
B) prodromal
C) icteric
D) none of the above
D. none of the above

It occurs in the preicteric phase
True or False. Jaundice typically occurs in the icteric phase of acute viral hepatitis
True
Jaundice and other symptoms begin to subside in which phase

A. prodromal phase
B. convalescent
C. icteric
D. preicteric
B. convalescent
Syndrome in which severe liver dysfunction is accompanied by hepatic encephalopathy; acute liver disease
fulminant hepatitis
True or False. Hepatic encephalopathy is a syndrome characterized by mental status deterioration and neuromuscular symptoms
True
True or False. Chronic hepatitis is the development of hepatic encephalopathy within 2-8 weeks of the onset of the illness
False, fulminant liver disease is the development of hepatic encephalopathy within 2-8 weeks of the onset of the illness
True or False. Viral is the cause of 70% cases of fulminant hepatitis
True
True or False. Extrahepatic complications of fulminant hepatitis includes cerebral edema, coagulopathy and bleeding, cardiovascular abdnormalities, renal failure, pulmonary complications, acid-base disturbances, electrolyte imbalances, sepsis, and pancreatitis
True
What is the 1st stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
Mild confusion, agitation, irritability, sleep disturbances, decreased attention
What is the 2nd stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
lethargy, disorientation, inappropriate behavior, drowsiness
What is the 3rd stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
Somnolence but arousable, incomprehensible speech, confusion, aggression when awake
What is the 4th stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
coma
True of False. Chronic hepatitis is due to at least 6month course of hepatitis
True
Causes may include autoimmune, viral, metabolic, medicines, or toxins
chronic hepatitis
Most common causes viral causes of hepatitis are ________

A. hepatitis A
B. hepatitis B and C
C. hepatitis C
D. hepatitis D and E
B. hepatitis B and C

*remember that hepatitis E usually doesn't turn into chronic hepatitis
True or False. Symptoms of chronic hepatitis are usually nonspecific, intermittent , and mild
True
Symptoms of acute chronic hepatitis include:

A. fatigue, sleep disturbance
B. difficulty concentrating
C. mild right upper quadrant pain
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Symptoms of severe or advanced chronic hepatitis include:

A. jaundice, muscle wasting
B. tea colored urine, ascites
C. edmea
D. hepatic encephalopathy and GI bleeding
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease includes:
steatosis and steatohepatitis
Accumulation of fat in liver

A. steaohepatitis
B. steatosis
C. chronic hepatitis
D. alcoholic liver disease
B. steatosis
Accumulation of fibrous tissue in liver
steatohepatitis
True or False. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease can progress into chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
True
Accumulation of fat droplets in hepatocytes leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and cancer
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Drugs, inborn errors of metabolism, and acquired metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes all can cause:

A. chronic hepatitis
B. Wilson's diseas
C. Nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease
D. Alcoholic liver disease
C. nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
What are treatments of nonalcoholic fatty liver?

A. weight loss
B. insulin-sensitizing drugs
C. treatment of dyslipidemia
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Disease resulting form excessive alcohol ingestion characterized by fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), hepatitis, or cirrhosis
alcoholic liver disease
True or False. Alcoholic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the U.S.
True
What are some factor that predispose an individual to alcoholic liver disease?

A. poor nutrition, immunologic factors, gender
B. alcohol-metabolizing enzymes
C. hepatotrophic virus infections
D. simultaneous exposure to other drugs
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
What are the three stages of alcoholic liver disease?
1. hepatic steatosis
2. alcoholic hepatitis
3. cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the ______ stage of alcoholic liver disease

A. first
B. second
C. third
C. third
True or False. Cirrhosis is reversible
False, Cirrhosis is not reversible
True or False. Hepatic steatosis the first stage of alcoholic liver disease is not reversible with abstinence of alcohol
False. Hepatic steatosis the first stage of alcoholic liver disease is reversible with abstinence of alcohol
True or False. Alcoholic hepatitis may resolve with abstinence of alcohol
True
True or False. Prognosis of cirrhosis depends on abstinence from alcohol and extent of complications
True
True or False. Cirrhosis may lead to GI bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension, ascites
True
What are the three inherited liver disorders
hemochromatosis
wilson's disease
a1-antitrypsin deficiency
Inherited disease of iron overload

A. hemochromatosis
B. wilson's disease
C. a1-antitrypsin deficiency
A. Hemochromatosis
absorb excessive iron from the gut and store more than normal

A. hemochromatosis
B. wilson's disease
C. a1-antitrypsin deficiency
A. hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis may lead to...
-hepatomegaly
-esophageal bleeding
-ascites
-impaired intolerance
-cardiac problems
-hypogonadism
-arthropathy
-hepatocellular carcinoma
-cirrhosis
phlebotomy treatment
hemochromatosis
autosomal recessive disorder associated with impaired biliary copper excretion and subsequent copper accumulation in tissues

A. hemochromatosis
B. wilson's disease
C. a1-antitrypsin deficiency
B. wilson's disease
Cause Katser-Fleischer rings: yellow green rings encircling cornea

A. hemochromatosis
B. wilson's disease
C. a1-antitrypsin deficiency
B. wilson's disease
Treatment is copper chelating agents and zinc supplementation
Wilson's disease
glycoprotein found in serum and body fluids that inhibits neutrophil proteases
a1-antitrypsin
inherited disorder that causes cholestasis or cirrhosis and can cause liver and lung cancer
a1-antitrypsin deficiency
Treatment of a1-antitrypson deficiency
none except transplantation
True or False. People with Wilson's disease require a low copper diet
False they do not require a low copper diet
What are other causes of liver disease?
-liver tumors (hepatoceulluar carcinoma)
-systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis)
-acute ischemic and chronic congestive hepatopathy
-parasitic, bacterial, fungal, and granulomatous liver disease
What is are the two forms of cholestatic liver disease?
-Primary biliary cirrhosis
-Sclerosing cholangitis
True or False. Primary biliary cirrhosis is a chronic cholestatic disease.
True
Progressive destruction of small and intermediate sized intrahepatic bile ducts

A. primary biliary cirrhosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
C. alcoholic liver disease
D. hemochromatosis
A. primary biliary cirrhosis
Inflammation of segments of extrahepatic bile ducts with or without the involvement of intrahepatic ducts.

A. primary biliary cirrhosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
C. alcoholic liver disease
D. hemochromatosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
True or False. 95% case of primary biliary cirrhosis are women
True
True or False. Elevated levels of liver enzymes are signs of primary biliary cirrhosis
True
Pruitus and fatigue are symptoms of

A. primary biliary cirrhosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
C. alcoholic liver disease
D. hemochromatosis
A. primary biliary cirrhosis
Osteopenia, hypercholesterdemia, and fat-soluble deficiencies are some nutritional complications

A. primary biliary cirrhosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
C. alcoholic liver disease
D. hemochromatosis
A. primary biliary cirrhosis
______________ may lead to portal hypertension, hepatic failure, and cholangiocarcinoma; usually associated with IBD ulcerative colitis

A. primary biliary cirrhosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
C. alcoholic liver disease
D. hemochromatosis
B. sclerosing cholangitis
Malnutrition, ascites, hyponatremia, hepatic encephalopathy, glucose alterations, fat malabsorption, hepatorenal syndrome, and osteopenia are some clinical manifestation of

A. cancer
B. cirrhosis
C. non alcoholic liver disease
B. cirrhosis
energy requirement for cirrhosis
120-140% of REE (25-35kcal/kg body weight)
Anorexia, nausea, dysgeusia, and other GI symptoms are some feeding problems of
cirrhosis
25-40% of kcal as _____________ is recommended

A. fat
B. carbs
C. protein
A. fat
0.8-1.0g/kg body weight for nitrogen balance

1.2-1.3 g/kg body weight for positive balance

1.5g/kg body weight in stress such as alcoholic hepatitis, sepsis, infection, GI bleeding, or severe ascites
protein requirement in cirrhosis
Why is vitamin/mineral supplementation needed in patients with cirrhosis
supplementation is needed due to the role of the liver in nutrient transport, storage, and metabolism and side effects of drugs
liver injury may be caused by black cohosh, kava, ephedra

herbs used in liver disease treatment include milk thistle and S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe)
herbal supplements
Portal hypertension, ascites, and hyponatremia are other aspects of cirrhosis
Other aspects of cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
increase blood flow and results in varices in GIT which often bleed
accumulation in abdominal cavity caused by portal hypertension, hypoalbuminemia, lymphatic obstruction, and renal retention of sodium and fluid

sodium restriction (2g/day), diuretic therapy
ascites
caused by decreased ability to excrete water resulting from persistent release of antidiuretic hormone, sodium losses via paracentesis, excessive diuretic use, or overly aggressive sodium retention

fluid retention (1-1.5L/day) and moderate sodium intake
hyponatremia
Consider major causes of encephalopathy
-GI bleeding
-fluid and electrolye abnormalities
-uremia
use of sedatives
-acidosis
end of stage liver disease: hepatic encephalopathy
Medications used in treatment of hepatic encephalopathy
lactulose: non absorbable disaccharide and acts as an osmotic laxative to remove ammonia

-neomycin: antibiotic with low absorption
Ensure that adequate diet is consumed and DO NOT restrict protein in someone with
end of stage liver disease: hepatic encephalopathy
MNT for end of stage liver disease
-avoid protein restriction
-probiotic and synbiotics
-glucose alterations: treat as diabetes
-fat malabsorption: use MCT's and low fat diet
-renal sufficiency and hepatorenal syndrom
-osteopenia: weight maintenance; high calcium (1500mg/day) and avoid ALCOHOL duh!
malnutrition is common in
liver transplantation
MNT for someone who has had liver transplantation and is having malnutrition
small, frequent nutrient dense meals
oral nutrition supplements
enteral/pn may be necessary
Guidelines for pretransplantation
-high kcal
-1-1.5g/kg bw protein
-reduced simple CHO
-2g/day sodium
-1000-1500ml/day fluids
-800-1200mg/day calcium
-supplement
Guidelines for immediate posttransplantation
-moderate kcal (basal+15-30% or more)
-high protein 1.2-1.75g/kg bw
-2-4g/day sodium
-800-1200mg/day calcium
-supplement
Long term posttransplantation
-weight maintenance (basal+10-20% or more)
-mod protein 1g/kg/bw
-reduced simple CHO
-mod fat 30% of kcal
-2-4g/ day sodium
-fluid as needed
-1200-1500mg/day
-supplement