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Which symptom is characteristic of hepatocellular and cholestatic jaundice?
Which symptom is characteristic of hepatocellular and cholestatic jaundice?
- Ascites and abdominal swelling
- Bleeding gums and nosebleeds
- Itching that is more severe in the morning (correct)
- Severe pain in the right hypochondriac region
Why might portal hypertension lead to bleeding from ruptured esophageal veins?
Why might portal hypertension lead to bleeding from ruptured esophageal veins?
- Impaired coagulation due to liver damage (correct)
- Destruction of platelets by the liver
- Decreased uptake of vitamin K
- Increased synthesis of clotting factors
What is the effect of decreased synthesis of clotting factors in hepatic failure?
What is the effect of decreased synthesis of clotting factors in hepatic failure?
- Decreased ability to form clots (correct)
- Enhanced platelet function
- Increased risk of thrombosis
- Improved coagulation process
What is a common cause of abdominal swelling according to the text?
What is a common cause of abdominal swelling according to the text?
Why is ammonia accumulation mentioned in relation to hepatic encephalopathy?
Why is ammonia accumulation mentioned in relation to hepatic encephalopathy?
How does vit.K malabsorption contribute to hematoma formation according to the text?
How does vit.K malabsorption contribute to hematoma formation according to the text?
What is the main reason for the occurrence of xanthelasma near the inner canthus of the eyelid?
What is the main reason for the occurrence of xanthelasma near the inner canthus of the eyelid?
Which physical examination finding is associated with a disorder of estrogen inactivation in the liver?
Which physical examination finding is associated with a disorder of estrogen inactivation in the liver?
What could be an indication of anasarca in severe cases?
What could be an indication of anasarca in severe cases?
Which condition is characterized by one or more fingers becoming permanently bent in a flexed position?
Which condition is characterized by one or more fingers becoming permanently bent in a flexed position?
What is the typical response of someone in a state of stupor during a physical examination?
What is the typical response of someone in a state of stupor during a physical examination?
What is the characteristic feature of telangiectasia during a physical examination?
What is the characteristic feature of telangiectasia during a physical examination?
What is the main reason for an increase in GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels according to the text?
What is the main reason for an increase in GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels according to the text?
Which condition is NOT associated with an increase in GPT/ALT (alanine aminotransferase) levels as per the text?
Which condition is NOT associated with an increase in GPT/ALT (alanine aminotransferase) levels as per the text?
In which condition would you expect to find an elevated De Ritis index (GGT/GOT ratio) according to the text?
In which condition would you expect to find an elevated De Ritis index (GGT/GOT ratio) according to the text?
What is the main reason for an increase in AST (aspartate aminotransferase) levels according to the text?
What is the main reason for an increase in AST (aspartate aminotransferase) levels according to the text?
Which condition is NOT linked to anemia with normocytic normochromic characteristics according to the text?
Which condition is NOT linked to anemia with normocytic normochromic characteristics according to the text?
What diagnostic test involves inserting a long needle through the skin into the liver and then injecting a radiopaque contrast agent into a bile duct in the liver?
What diagnostic test involves inserting a long needle through the skin into the liver and then injecting a radiopaque contrast agent into a bile duct in the liver?
What does an elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume) indicate according to the text?
What does an elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume) indicate according to the text?
Which imaging technique can detect collections of pus and fatty liver disorders uniformly throughout the liver?
Which imaging technique can detect collections of pus and fatty liver disorders uniformly throughout the liver?
What procedure allows for biopsies and certain treatments to be done during the examination because an endoscope is used?
What procedure allows for biopsies and certain treatments to be done during the examination because an endoscope is used?
Which of the following can provide images of the bile ducts and nearby structures?
Which of the following can provide images of the bile ducts and nearby structures?
Which diagnostic test shows blood flow, providing information about blood vessel disorders?
Which diagnostic test shows blood flow, providing information about blood vessel disorders?
In which diagnostic test is a radiopaque contrast agent injected through a tube into the biliary tract, while x-rays are taken of the biliary tract and pancreatic duct?
In which diagnostic test is a radiopaque contrast agent injected through a tube into the biliary tract, while x-rays are taken of the biliary tract and pancreatic duct?
What is a characteristic laboratory finding associated with posthepatic jaundice?
What is a characteristic laboratory finding associated with posthepatic jaundice?
Which of the following symptoms is typically NOT associated with hepatic failure?
Which of the following symptoms is typically NOT associated with hepatic failure?
What is a key symptom that occurs during the later stage of hepatic failure?
What is a key symptom that occurs during the later stage of hepatic failure?
Which of the following is a sign of upper gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hepatic failure?
Which of the following is a sign of upper gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hepatic failure?
Apart from jaundice, what other clinical finding is commonly associated with hepatic failure?
Apart from jaundice, what other clinical finding is commonly associated with hepatic failure?
