Ascites Diagnosis and Treatment

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Which symptom is most commonly seen in patients with compensated cirrhosis?

  • Fatigue (correct)
  • Bleeding esophageal varices
  • Ascites
  • Jaundice

What is the main pathogenic mechanism leading to ascites in cirrhosis?

  • Lymphatic exudation
  • Sinusoidal hypertension (correct)
  • Sodium retention
  • Hypoalbuminemia

Which stage of ascites is characterized by abdominal distention, shifting dullness, and fluid wave?

  • Moderate ascites (correct)
  • Preascites stage
  • Complicated ascites
  • Severe ascites

What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of esophageal varices?

<p>Endoscopy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary prophylactic treatment for esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?

<p>β-blockers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common sign of decompensated cirrhosis?

<p>Fatigue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with ascites due to cirrhosis, which pathogenic mechanism results from systemic/splanchnic vasodilatation?

<p>Sodium retention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment modality is used for active bleeding from esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?

<p>Sclerotherapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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