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Which clinical feature is most commonly associated with decompensated liver cirrhosis?
Which clinical feature is most commonly associated with decompensated liver cirrhosis?
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Jaundice (correct)
- Anorexia
Which symptom is often seen in compensated liver cirrhosis but may not be present in decompensated cases?
Which symptom is often seen in compensated liver cirrhosis but may not be present in decompensated cases?
- Nausea (correct)
- Muscle wasting
- Vomiting
- Weakness
What is a common physical examination finding in individuals with advanced liver cirrhosis?
What is a common physical examination finding in individuals with advanced liver cirrhosis?
- Icteric sclera
- Muscle cramps
- Temporal wasting (correct)
- Pale mucous membranes
Which symptom is often a presenting complaint in patients with cirrhosis?
Which symptom is often a presenting complaint in patients with cirrhosis?
What is a significant complication of cirrhosis characterized by bleeding from varices?
What is a significant complication of cirrhosis characterized by bleeding from varices?
Which condition is characterized by fibrosis and conversion of the normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules?
Which condition is characterized by fibrosis and conversion of the normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules?
Which condition may result from any factor that causes persistent or recurrent hepatocyte death?
Which condition may result from any factor that causes persistent or recurrent hepatocyte death?
What is the term for the stage of cirrhosis where the liver architecture remains intact despite significant fibrosis?
What is the term for the stage of cirrhosis where the liver architecture remains intact despite significant fibrosis?
In the natural history of cirrhosis, which stage marks the beginning of complications development?
In the natural history of cirrhosis, which stage marks the beginning of complications development?
Which condition is associated with chronic extrahepatic bile duct obstruction?
Which condition is associated with chronic extrahepatic bile duct obstruction?
What is a common etiology of cirrhosis besides Chronic viral hepatitis, Alcoholic liver disease, and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
What is a common etiology of cirrhosis besides Chronic viral hepatitis, Alcoholic liver disease, and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
What is the cardinal finding that indicates portal hypertension?
What is the cardinal finding that indicates portal hypertension?
Which hematological sign is commonly seen in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis?
Which hematological sign is commonly seen in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis?
Which lower extremity sign is indicative of decompensated liver cirrhosis?
Which lower extremity sign is indicative of decompensated liver cirrhosis?
What is the pathophysiology of portal hypertension?
What is the pathophysiology of portal hypertension?
Which finding is unlikely to be present in a patient with portal hypertension?
Which finding is unlikely to be present in a patient with portal hypertension?
What is a major complication that can arise due to prolonged elevation of portal venous pressure?
What is a major complication that can arise due to prolonged elevation of portal venous pressure?
