Exam 16: Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient has marked somnolence, psychomotor agitation, and his speech is difficult to understand. In which stage would this patient be classified?​

The pancreas is the only organ of the body that has both _______________ and endocrine functions.

Which organ stores bile that is produced in the liver?​

Which condition is most commonly associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?​

There are three major hypotheses that try to explain the impairment of neurotransmission during hepatic encephalopathy: the ammonia hypothesis, the synergistic neurotoxin hypothesis, and:​

_______________ is a liver disorder that uncommon in the United States and requires HBV to replicate.

Bile salts aid in the absorption of fatty acids through the formation of which substance?​

Medical treatment for hepatoencephalopathy is primarily directed at reducing the amount of circulating ammonia.

Delta cells of the pancreas are responsible for secreting:​

There are three types of gallstones: cholesterol, pigment, and:​

_______________ is the development of renal failure in patients with advanced chronic liver disease.

Increased destruction of red blood cells with rapid release of bilirubin into the blood is known as:​

Which best describes hepatobiliary scintigraphy?​

Describe a basic nutrition assessment for a patient with gallbladder disease.

The basic functional unit of the liver is the _______________, which is a cylindrical structure several millimeters in length.

The RD recommends sodium restriction because of JB's ascites. How much sodium should the RD initially recommend for JB each day?​

Red blood cells, alkaline phosphatase, and serum glucose are generally elevated with hepatitis.

How would the registered dietitian determine JB's caloric needs in this situation?​

The recommended daily protein intake for a patient with alcoholic hepatitis would be:​

_______________ is a manifestation of thiamin deficiency usually seen in individuals suffering from alcoholism.