12 Questions
What is the main function of hepatocytes in the liver?
Synthesizing proteins like albumin and clotting factors
Which condition impacts both the hepatocytes and the biliary system?
Primary biliary cirrhosis
What symptom is indicative of jaundice in a patient with liver disease?
Dark urine
Which test is essential for evaluating coagulopathy in a patient with liver disease?
Coagulation factor assessment
What is a common cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver disease?
Splenomegaly and portal hypertension
Which condition is characterized by extrahepatic bile duct tumors?
Cholelithiasis
What is the primary goal of pre-operative management in patients with coagulopathy?
Administer FFP and platelets to correct factor deficiencies
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obstructive jaundice?
Splenomegaly
What is the target MELD score for delaying elective surgery in patients with liver disease?
15
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstructive jaundice?
Chronic active hepatitis
What is the primary goal of managing obstructive jaundice in the perioperative period?
Administer bile salts or lactulose to prevent acute kidney injury
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of poor outcome in patients with obstructive jaundice?
Serum creatinine > 2 mg/dL
Test your knowledge on the pre-operative management of coagulopathy, including interventions for Vitamin K deficiency, factor deficiencies, thrombocytopenia, and other related factors. Evaluate your understanding of treatments to reduce risks, improve ascites, wound healing, pulmonary function, and encephalopathy before surgery.
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