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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Fatigue</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sclerotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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