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What percentage of bile is re-absorbed in the intestine and returned to the liver via the portal vein?
What percentage of bile is re-absorbed in the intestine and returned to the liver via the portal vein?
- 20%
- 5%
- 10% (correct)
- 25%
During a postprandial state, how does the liver handle glucose?
During a postprandial state, how does the liver handle glucose?
- It stores glucose as glycogen (correct)
- It releases glucose into the bloodstream
- It breaks down glycogen to glucose
- It converts glucose to lipid
What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in chronic liver disease?
What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in chronic liver disease?
- Impaired glycogen storage
- Impaired gluconeogenesis
- Increased glucose uptake by the tumor
- Portosystemic shunting (correct)
What is the fate of amino acids in the liver?
What is the fate of amino acids in the liver?
What is the end product of ammonia metabolism in the liver?
What is the end product of ammonia metabolism in the liver?
What is the role of the liver in lipid metabolism?
What is the role of the liver in lipid metabolism?
What happens to the T1/2 of high HER drugs with reduced hepatic blood flow?
What happens to the T1/2 of high HER drugs with reduced hepatic blood flow?
What is the result of hypoalbuminemia on the concentration of free drug?
What is the result of hypoalbuminemia on the concentration of free drug?
What happens to the volume of distribution of some drugs with hypoalbuminemia and ascites?
What happens to the volume of distribution of some drugs with hypoalbuminemia and ascites?
What is the effect of portosystemic shunting on orally administered drugs?
What is the effect of portosystemic shunting on orally administered drugs?
Which of the following drugs is classified as high extraction?
Which of the following drugs is classified as high extraction?
What may be required for high HER drugs with reduced hepatic blood flow?
What may be required for high HER drugs with reduced hepatic blood flow?
What can result from inadequate systemic perfusion in the liver?
What can result from inadequate systemic perfusion in the liver?
What is the effect of laparotomy on splanchnic and hepatic blood flow?
What is the effect of laparotomy on splanchnic and hepatic blood flow?
What percentage of untreated acute HCV progresses to chronic HCV?
What percentage of untreated acute HCV progresses to chronic HCV?
What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S.?
What is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S.?
What is the effect of hypoxia on the liver?
What is the effect of hypoxia on the liver?
What is the effect of cardiac bypass on hepatic perfusion?
What is the effect of cardiac bypass on hepatic perfusion?
What percentage of Americans have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
What percentage of Americans have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
What is the most common risk factor for NAFLD?
What is the most common risk factor for NAFLD?
What is the primary complication of cirrhosis that affects nearly every organ system in the body?
What is the primary complication of cirrhosis that affects nearly every organ system in the body?
What is the hallmark of end-stage cirrhosis?
What is the hallmark of end-stage cirrhosis?
What is the estimated increase in perioperative morbidity in patients with alcohol abuse?
What is the estimated increase in perioperative morbidity in patients with alcohol abuse?
What is a potential concern when choosing an anesthetic technique for a patient with liver disease?
What is a potential concern when choosing an anesthetic technique for a patient with liver disease?
What is the significance of monitoring filling pressures in patients with liver disease?
What is the significance of monitoring filling pressures in patients with liver disease?
What is a common complication of liver disease in the postoperative period?
What is a common complication of liver disease in the postoperative period?
What is the definition of fulminant hepatic failure?
What is the definition of fulminant hepatic failure?
What is the incidence of significant hepatic dysfunction in healthy patients in the postoperative period?
What is the incidence of significant hepatic dysfunction in healthy patients in the postoperative period?
A large dietary protein load can precipitate Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE).
A large dietary protein load can precipitate Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE).
The treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) includes the administration of flumazenil.
The treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) includes the administration of flumazenil.
The primary cause of cirrhosis is Wilson's Disease.
The primary cause of cirrhosis is Wilson's Disease.
The survival rate without a transplant for patients with cirrhosis is 42% at 1 year and 23% at 3 years.
The survival rate without a transplant for patients with cirrhosis is 42% at 1 year and 23% at 3 years.
Cathartics, such as lactulose, reduce urease-producing bacteria in the gut.
Cathartics, such as lactulose, reduce urease-producing bacteria in the gut.
