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Which symptom is most commonly seen in patients with compensated cirrhosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of esophageal varices?
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What is the primary prophylactic treatment for esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?
What is the primary prophylactic treatment for esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?
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Which of the following is not a common sign of decompensated cirrhosis?
Which of the following is not a common sign of decompensated cirrhosis?
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In patients with ascites due to cirrhosis, which pathogenic mechanism results from systemic/splanchnic vasodilatation?
In patients with ascites due to cirrhosis, which pathogenic mechanism results from systemic/splanchnic vasodilatation?
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Which treatment modality is used for active bleeding from esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?
Which treatment modality is used for active bleeding from esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients?
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