Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

10 Questions

0 Views

Liver Cirrhosis Definition and Causes

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main pathological process in liver cirrhosis?

Excessive alcohol metabolism in the liver

Accumulation of iron in the liver

Inflammation of the liver cells

Replacement of normal liver tissue with abnormal scarred tissue (correct)

Which virus can cause chronic viral hepatitis leading to liver cirrhosis?

Hepatitis E virus

Hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis D virus

Hepatitis C virus (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of advanced liver cirrhosis?

Jaundice

Splenomegaly

Gynaecomastia

Thrombocytosis (correct)

What is the main complication of cirrhosis that can arise regardless of its cause?

Hepatocellular carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to the development of porto-systemic collaterals known as caput medusae in cirrhotic patients?

Portal hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Portal hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Antibiotics and albumin infusion Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is recommended for screening hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Pelvi-abdominal ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to determine the degree of liver inflammation in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Liver enzymes (AST, ALT) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Lactulose and antibiotics Signup and view all the answers