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Hepatobiliary - health assessment

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What is the main function of hepatocytes in the liver?

Synthesizing proteins like albumin and clotting factors (correct)

Metabolizing drugs and toxins

Regulating bile production

Causing bile stasis

Which condition impacts both the hepatocytes and the biliary system?

Hepatitis A

Primary biliary cirrhosis (correct)

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

What symptom is indicative of jaundice in a patient with liver disease?

Dark urine (correct)

RUQ pain

Weight loss

Fatigue

Which test is essential for evaluating coagulopathy in a patient with liver disease?

Coagulation factor assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver disease?

Splenomegaly and portal hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by extrahepatic bile duct tumors?

Cholelithiasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pre-operative management in patients with coagulopathy?

Administer FFP and platelets to correct factor deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obstructive jaundice?

Splenomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the target MELD score for delaying elective surgery in patients with liver disease?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstructive jaundice?

Chronic active hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of managing obstructive jaundice in the perioperative period?

Administer bile salts or lactulose to prevent acute kidney injury Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of poor outcome in patients with obstructive jaundice?

Serum creatinine > 2 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers