6 Questions
Which drug is mainly used to address hepatic encephalopathy by converting ammonia to ammonium?
Lactulose
Which medication serves as a co-factor necessary for the production of coagulation factors and can cause anaphylaxis when administered intravenously?
Vitamin K
Which drug, when administered intravenously, can improve hepatic blood flow and tissue oxygen delivery while also being used in cases of acute liver failure?
N-acetylcysteine
Which medication is used for anti-inflammatory purposes by blocking polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell activation and cytoskeleton (Ck) release, among its other functions?
N-acetylcysteine
Which drug acts as an antioxidant and promotes bile flow while also being utilized in cases of inflammation and cholestasis?
Silymarin (Milk Thistle)
Which medication is a hydrophilic bile acid that replaces hepatotoxic bile acids, has anti-apoptotic properties, and serves as a choleretic agent?
Ursodiol
Test your knowledge of drug mechanisms of action, side effects, and indications in hepatobiliary pharmacology with this quiz based on the course material of Timothy Bolton, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (SAIM). Questions cover drugs like Lactulose and Vitamin K.
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