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Hepatic arterial blood flow is primarily dependent on which of the following?
Hepatic arterial blood flow is primarily dependent on which of the following?
- Blood flow through the splenic vein
- Autoregulation based on metabolic demand (correct)
- Pressure within the portal vein
- Blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract
A patient with liver disease has a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) that does not correct with parenteral vitamin K administration. What does this MOST likely indicate?
A patient with liver disease has a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) that does not correct with parenteral vitamin K administration. What does this MOST likely indicate?
- Severe liver disease (correct)
- Excessive intake of vitamin K antagonists
- Extrahepatic biliary obstruction
- Vitamin K deficiency
Why is the relatively short half-life of factor VII important in assessing liver function?
Why is the relatively short half-life of factor VII important in assessing liver function?
- It allows for quick detection of changes in the liver's synthetic function. (correct)
- It prevents overestimation of liver impairment due to other factors.
- It is essential for breaking down fibrinogen effectively.
- It accurately reflects long-term protein synthesis capabilities.
Which of the following best explains how liver dysfunction contributes to hepatic encephalopathy?
Which of the following best explains how liver dysfunction contributes to hepatic encephalopathy?
What is a key consideration when selecting anesthetic agents for a patient with liver disease?
What is a key consideration when selecting anesthetic agents for a patient with liver disease?
A patient with ascites is undergoing general anesthesia. What is the MOST important consideration regarding ventilation?
A patient with ascites is undergoing general anesthesia. What is the MOST important consideration regarding ventilation?
During anesthesia, which intervention is MOST appropriate for maintaining liver perfusion in a patient with chronic liver disease?
During anesthesia, which intervention is MOST appropriate for maintaining liver perfusion in a patient with chronic liver disease?
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the use of isoflurane in patients with liver disease?
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the use of isoflurane in patients with liver disease?
What is a PRIMARY concern regarding the use of opioids in patients with liver disease?
What is a PRIMARY concern regarding the use of opioids in patients with liver disease?
What is a critical consideration in the postoperative management of a patient with liver disease to prevent encephalopathy?
What is a critical consideration in the postoperative management of a patient with liver disease to prevent encephalopathy?
Flashcards
Liver
Liver
The liver is the heaviest and largest organ in the body, weighing approximately 1500 g in adults.
Liver division
Liver division
Right and left anatomic lobes.
Hepatic Blood Flow
Hepatic Blood Flow
Hepatic arterial flow depends on metabolic demand; portal vein flow depends on flow to the GI tract and spleen.
Metabolic Liver Function
Metabolic Liver Function
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Normal total bilirubin concentration
Normal total bilirubin concentration
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Serum Aminotransferases
Serum Aminotransferases
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Two types of Serum Aminotransferases?
Two types of Serum Aminotransferases?
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Concentration of Serum Albumin
Concentration of Serum Albumin
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Elevated Blood Ammonia
Elevated Blood Ammonia
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Significant Cirrhosis
Significant Cirrhosis
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