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What is the main function of hepatocytes in the liver?
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?
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?
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?
Which test is essential for evaluating coagulopathy in a patient with liver disease?
What is a common cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver disease?
What is a common cause of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver disease?
Which condition is characterized by extrahepatic bile duct tumors?
Which condition is characterized by extrahepatic bile duct tumors?
What is the primary goal of pre-operative management in patients with coagulopathy?
What is the primary goal of pre-operative management in patients with coagulopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obstructive jaundice?
What is the target MELD score for delaying elective surgery in patients with liver disease?
What is the target MELD score for delaying elective surgery in patients with liver disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstructive jaundice?
What is the primary goal of managing obstructive jaundice in the perioperative period?
What is the primary goal of managing obstructive jaundice in the perioperative period?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of poor outcome in patients with obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of poor outcome in patients with obstructive jaundice?
