Question 1

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites. ​

Accepted Answer

The scarred tissue of a cirrhotic liver

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: inflammation of the gallbladder

Accepted Answer

The Answer of cholecystitis and ascites and cholelithiasis and jaundice is...

Question 3

In patients with cirrhosis, the restricted blood flow within the liver stimulates the release of ____ in nearby blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) vasodilators 
B) bile acids 
C) insulin 
D) pancreatic enzymes 
A) vasodilators 
B) bile acids 
C) insulin 
D) pancreatic enzymes

Question 4

Which ethnicity is at much higher risk of developing cholesterol gallstones than any other?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian American 
B) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 
C) African American 
D) Native American 
A) Asian American 
B) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 
C) African American 
D) Native American

Question 5

What type of dietary interaction has been seen with appetite stimulants such as dronabinol?

Accepted Answer

A) Licorice root interferes with its effects. 
B) It may potentiate the effects of alcohol. 
C) Grapefruit juice can raise its concentrations. 
D) Its effectiveness may be reduced by calcium and magnesium supplements. 
A) Licorice root interferes with its effects. 
B) It may potentiate the effects of alcohol. 
C) Grapefruit juice can raise its concentrations. 
D) Its effectiveness may be reduced by calcium and magnesium supplements.

Question 6

What test is used to study the number and shapes of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) peripheral blood smear 
B) hemoglobin 
C) mean corpuscular volume 
D) hematocrit 
A) peripheral blood smear 
B) hemoglobin 
C) mean corpuscular volume 
D) hematocrit

Question 7

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) bile duct blockage 
B) heart disease 
C) environmental toxins 
D) hepatitis C infection 
A) bile duct blockage 
B) heart disease 
C) environmental toxins 
D) hepatitis C infection

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: elevated blood pressure in the portal vein often caused by obstructed blood flow through the liver

Accepted Answer

The Answer of cirrhosis and hepatic coma and collaterals and is...

Question 9

The characteristic yellowing of the skin associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of ____ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) bilirubin 
B) bile 
C) triglycerides 
D) alkaline phosphatase 
A) bilirubin 
B) bile 
C) triglycerides 
D) alkaline phosphatase

Question 10

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated. ​

Accepted Answer

If a gallstone remains lodged in the cys

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites.

In patients with cirrhosis, the restricted blood flow within the liver stimulates the release of ____ in nearby blood vessels.

Which ethnicity is at much higher risk of developing cholesterol gallstones than any other?

What type of dietary interaction has been seen with appetite stimulants such as dronabinol?

What test is used to study the number and shapes of red blood cells?

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States is ____.

The characteristic yellowing of the skin associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of ____ in the blood.

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 25: Liver Disease and Gallstones

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites. ​

In patients with cirrhosis, the restricted blood flow within the liver stimulates the release of ____ in nearby blood vessels.

Which ethnicity is at much higher risk of developing cholesterol gallstones than any other?

What type of dietary interaction has been seen with appetite stimulants such as dronabinol?

What test is used to study the number and shapes of red blood cells?

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States is ____.

The characteristic yellowing of the skin associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of ____ in the blood.

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated. ​

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites.

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated.