Portal hypertension - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what is jaundice? (Ans - green yellow staining of tissues from increased level of bilirubin as the liver cannot metabolize extra bilirubin. Found on eyes, skin, and mouth. present with liver disease What is ascites? (Ans - pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity due to the loss of albumin in the liver, causing fluid to be free amongst the cells. It can cause a lot of pain in the abdomen, and it must be drained with a parenthesis What is hepatic encephalopathy? (An...

Which of the following is most related to the conjunctiva? a. Is the mucous membrane that forms the inner lining of the eyelids b. Is the vascular layer of the eyeball; it supplies the retina with blood c. Is composed of circular and radial muscles d. Forms the cornea, the window of the eye ANS: A 80. On its way to the retina light does not pass through this structure. a. Pupil b. Vitreous humor c. Choroid d. Cornea ANS: C 81. Which of the following is not true of the lens? a. Chang...

CCI RVS Exam (New 2024/ 2025) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%Correct A Grade. QUESTION In the US, the most common cause of portal hypertension is Answer: cirrhosis QUESTION The Splanchnic arteries are? And where do they supply blood? Answer: Celiac artery, SMA and IMA. They supply blood to the gut. QUESTION Define chronic mesenteric ischemia Answer: caused by inability of blood to reach the intestines due to stenosis or occlusion of the SMA, CA or IMA, postprandial abdomnal p...

Pathophysiology -- Cirrhosis - Inflammation of the liver results in necrosis and scarring. Necrosis results in alteration in function, then liver failure, then hepatic encephalopathy, then hepatic coma, and can eventually lead to death. Scarring of the liver leads to vascular obstruction which results in portal hypertension. Destruction of hepatocytes and replacement with scar tissue. Most Common Causes -- Cirrhosis - Chronic HCV, NASH, Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease Early and Late...

ARDMS Abdomen Davies Questions and Answers 100% Pass You are scanning a patient with a known mass in the left medial segment of the liver. What anatomic landmark can you use to identify the left medial segment separate from the right anterior segment of the liver? Middle Hepatic Vein Which organ is the largest visceral organ in the body ? Liver Where is the major portion of the liver, the right lobe located? in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen What organ is covered in large part by th...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...

CCI RVS Exam (New 2024/ 2025) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%Correct A Grade. QUESTION In the US, the most common cause of portal hypertension is Answer: cirrhosis QUESTION The Splanchnic arteries are? And where do they supply blood? Answer: Celiac artery, SMA and IMA. They supply blood to the gut. QUESTION Define chronic mesenteric ischemia Answer: caused by inability of blood to reach the intestines due to stenosis or occlusion of the SMA, CA or IMA, postprandial abdomnal p...

CCI RVS Exam (New 2024/ 2025) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%Correct A Grade. QUESTION In the US, the most common cause of portal hypertension is Answer: cirrhosis QUESTION The Splanchnic arteries are? And where do they supply blood? Answer: Celiac artery, SMA and IMA. They supply blood to the gut. QUESTION Define chronic mesenteric ischemia Answer: caused by inability of blood to reach the intestines due to stenosis or occlusion of the SMA, CA or IMA, postprandial abdomnal...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

HERE IS THE LIST OF THE CHAPTERS: CHAPTER 1. Introduction 1. What is the name under which a Page : 6 CHAPTER 2. GERIATRICS 1. The following is an accurate description of Page : 9 CHAPTER 3. PEDI ATRICS 1. AJ is a 14-dayPage : 13 CHAPTER 4. PALLIATIVE CARE 1. JP is being treated for lung Page : 16 CHAPTER 5. HYPERTENSION 1. A 55-year-old white Page : 20 CHAPTER 6. HEART FAILURE 1. Which of the following finding, Page : 24 CHAPTER 7. ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE 1. A 50-yearPage : 28 CHAPTER 8. ACUTE CO...