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Which of the following is a symptom of hepatic encephalopathy?
Which of the following is a symptom of hepatic encephalopathy?
- Changes in personality (correct)
- Fever
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
What is the underlying mechanism believed to cause hepatic encephalopathy?
What is the underlying mechanism believed to cause hepatic encephalopathy?
- Inflammation of the liver
- Buildup of ammonia in the blood (correct)
- Deficiency of certain vitamins
- Decreased blood flow to the brain
What can trigger an episode of hepatic encephalopathy?
What can trigger an episode of hepatic encephalopathy?
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Lung infection
- GI bleeding (correct)
- High blood pressure
How is the diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy typically made?
How is the diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy typically made?
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What is a common treatment for hepatic encephalopathy?
What is a common treatment for hepatic encephalopathy?
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