Liver and Gastrointestinal Conditions Quiz

Which condition is associated with an elevation in alkaline phosphatase?

Acute pancreatitis

What is a common manifestation of liver disease?

Jaundice

Which condition is associated with gastroesophageal varices?

Hepatic encephalopathy

What is a major risk factor for pancreatitis?

Alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with hyperglycemia?

Cushing syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ADH on the kidney?

Increases water reabsorption in the collecting tubule Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of steatohepatitis?

Accumulation of fat in the liver cells Signup and view all the answers

How does pheochromocytoma manifest?

Excessive production and release of catecholamines Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is most often not cured by surgery and tends to be asymptomatic?

Biliary cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis in infants?

Premature birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the most challenging aspect of treating chronic pancreatitis?

Pain control Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of esophageal varices?

Portal hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with an elevation in alkaline phosphatase?

Gallstones Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition associated with brain injury from high serum bilirubin?

Kernicterus Signup and view all the answers

What does SIADH cause?

Hyponatremia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with an accumulation of fat in the liver cells?

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of propylthiouracil?

Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a clinical finding of hyperaldosteronism?

Hypokalemia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with an increased risk of hypotension?

Adrenal insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifestation of gastric ulcer?

Epigastric pain relieved by food Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in excessive production and release of catecholamines?

Pheochromocytoma Signup and view all the answers

What is a clinical finding of type I diabetes?

Respiratory alkalosis Signup and view all the answers

What is helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management?

Glycosylated hemoglobin levels Signup and view all the answers