Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Quiz
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What is the primary characteristic of non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL)?

  • Significant fibrosis in liver tissue (correct)
  • High levels of liver enzymes
  • Presence of inflammation in the liver
  • Excess fat accumulation in the liver >5% (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a cause of hepatic steatosis?

  • Hepatitis C
  • Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
  • Rapid weight loss
  • Inherited metabolic disorders (correct)

    • What is the estimated prevalence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) among US adults?

  • Less than 1%
  • About 10%
  • Over 15%
  • 1.5% to 6.5% (correct)

    • Which risk factor is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?

    <p>Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging method can detect fatty liver?

    <p>Ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which score is used to assess the risk of fibrosis in NAFLD patients?

    <p>NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard for diagnosing liver fibrosis?

    <p>Liver biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an indication for liver biopsy in NAFLD?

    <p>Patients with low BMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

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