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What is the primary consequence of thrombocytopenia?
What is the primary consequence of thrombocytopenia?
- Bleeding into the tissues and bruising (correct)
- Abnormal liver function
- Increased risk of infection
- Elevated blood pressure
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coagulopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coagulopathy?
- Prolonged bleeding after an injury
- Spontaneous bleeding
- Enhanced blood clotting (correct)
- Excessive bleeding during medical procedures
What is the underlying cause of amenorrhea in the context of endocrine disorders?
What is the underlying cause of amenorrhea in the context of endocrine disorders?
- Increased levels of aldosterone
- Deficiency of thiamine
- Excessive bleeding during menstruation
- Decreased metabolism of hormones (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of cirrhosis?
What is the primary characteristic of cirrhosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cirrhosis in the United States?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cirrhosis in the United States?
What is the primary cause of peripheral neuropathy in the context of dietary deficiencies?
What is the primary cause of peripheral neuropathy in the context of dietary deficiencies?
What is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the typical manifestation of leukopenia?
What is the typical manifestation of leukopenia?
What is the difference in the incidence of cirrhosis between men and women in the United States?
What is the difference in the incidence of cirrhosis between men and women in the United States?
What is the primary symptom of early-stage cirrhosis?
What is the primary symptom of early-stage cirrhosis?
What is compensated cirrhosis?
What is compensated cirrhosis?
What is a common consequence of portal hypertension?
What is a common consequence of portal hypertension?
Which complication is characterized by extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus?
Which complication is characterized by extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus?
What is the primary mechanism underlying the development of esophageal varices?
What is the primary mechanism underlying the development of esophageal varices?
What is the most life-threatening complication of advanced liver disease?
What is the most life-threatening complication of advanced liver disease?
What is the term used to describe the complications of advanced liver disease?
What is the term used to describe the complications of advanced liver disease?
What is the definition of hypoalbuminemia?
What is the definition of hypoalbuminemia?
What is the effect of excess aldosterone production on potassium levels in the blood?
What is the effect of excess aldosterone production on potassium levels in the blood?
What is the term for the impaired ability to perform particular purposive actions due to brain damage?
What is the term for the impaired ability to perform particular purposive actions due to brain damage?
What is the name of the condition where the liver is unable to convert increased ammonia, leading to neurological symptoms?
What is the name of the condition where the liver is unable to convert increased ammonia, leading to neurological symptoms?
What is the term for the musty, sweet odor of a patient's breath due to portal hypertension?
What is the term for the musty, sweet odor of a patient's breath due to portal hypertension?
What is the result of excess hydrogen ion excretion in the body?
What is the result of excess hydrogen ion excretion in the body?
What is the term for the flapping tremors seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy?
What is the term for the flapping tremors seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed hepatorenal syndrome. What is the underlying mechanism contributing to this complication?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed hepatorenal syndrome. What is the underlying mechanism contributing to this complication?
What is the primary purpose of performing liver enzyme tests in a patient with cirrhosis?
What is the primary purpose of performing liver enzyme tests in a patient with cirrhosis?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed ascites. What is the primary goal of sodium restriction in the management of this condition?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed ascites. What is the primary goal of sodium restriction in the management of this condition?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed esophageal varices. What is the primary purpose of screening for their presence using endoscopy?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed esophageal varices. What is the primary purpose of screening for their presence using endoscopy?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed bleeding esophageal varices. What is the primary goal of octreotide therapy in this scenario?
A patient with cirrhosis has developed bleeding esophageal varices. What is the primary goal of octreotide therapy in this scenario?
A patient with cirrhosis has been prescribed lactulose and rifaximin. What is the primary purpose of this therapy?
A patient with cirrhosis has been prescribed lactulose and rifaximin. What is the primary purpose of this therapy?
