Portal htn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 506 Exam 3 COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR 2024/2025 UPDATED VERSION primary cause of liver failure in infants and children - √√biliary atresia Kasai procedure - √√- not curative for biliary atresia - bridge to transplant 3 true liver function tests - √√1. albumin (liver makes proteins) 2. total bilirubin (liver conjugates bilirubin) 3. protime/INR (liver makes clotting factors including prothrombin) portal HTN and varices principles of management - √√- reduce pressure in the po...

BSNC 6000 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Complications of portal hypertension - Answer-- increased pressure in peritoneal capillaries: ascites - port-systemic shunting of blood: development of collateral channels (caput medusae, esophageal varies, hemorrhoids), shunting of ammonia and toxins from the intestine into the general circulation (hepatic encephalopathy - splenomegaly (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding) Ascites: what is it, why it occurs - Answer-Abdominal disten...

ABFM ITE 2023 Test Questions With Answers All Correct Persistent HTN is defined as ______. - ANS- HTN despite 3 or more antiHTN rx, including a diuretics HTN + Hyperkalemia + low renin + elevated aldosterone. Dx? - ANS- Primary hyperaldosteronism A ______ would be used to evaluate for a neuroendocrine tumor, which can present as chronic flushing and diarrhea. - ANS- 24-hour urine collection for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) ______ level can be checked if Cushing syndrome is s...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

Interpersonal Communication (Ans- Exchange information face to face between two people O2 and CO2 are exchanges at the (Ans- Alveoli and Capillaries Larynx is from what system (Ans- Respiratory System Ovulation (Ans- Monthly releasing of an egg Hemiplegia (Ans- Paralysis on one side of the body Heart failure means (Ans- Heart is not pumping at a normal rate Safety measures must not (Ans- interfere with resident’s rights Portal of exit (Ans- Is the same as p...

CCI RVS Exam Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Grade A (2024/ 2025 Update) Q: AAA growth rate 1-2mm/year until 3-4cm; 5 mm/yr >4cm Q: Aneurysm classification Answer: 2-3cm; 3-4cm for AAA Q: AAA Intervention Answer: 5.5cm (high risk for rupture-catastrophic) Q: Fusiform Answer: Concentric enlargement; All 3 layers intact Q: Saccular Answer: Eccentric enlargement; All 3 layers compromised; Less common (<1%);...

Abdominal Distention W/Ascites correct answers differentials -CIRRHOSIS/portal HTN, heart failure -metastasis, infection, peritonitis physical exam findings -LAD (esp. supraclavicular, virchow's node): metastatic abdominal malignancy -elevated JVP: heart failure -spider angiomas, palmar erythema, caput medusae, gynecomastia: liver disease diagnostic testing -abdominal US FIRST, CT if needed -labs: LFTs, albumin, INR, CBC, amylase/lipase -paracentesis SAAG -high SAAG = portal H...

Exam 2: NSG555 / NSG 555 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | All Modules Covered |100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: anal fissure painful linear cracks common in kids and middle age adults. if present <6 weeks it's acut if >6 weeks it's chronic caused by trauma from constipationor diarrhea which causes a chemical burn or anal stenosis Q: anal fissure that is NOT posterior midline Answer: s...

Exam 2: NSG555/ NSG 555 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered|100% Correct| Grade A Q: anal fissure painful linear cracks common in kids and middle age adults. if present <6 weeks it's acut if >6 weeks it's chronic caused by trauma from constipationor diarrhea which causes a chemical burn or anal stenosis Q: anal fissure that is NOT posterior midline Ans...

NU424 Hepatic/Renal Exam Questions And Answers Well Illustrated 2024. Liver - correct answer. - Organ located in the RUP - Largest gland in the body Portal - correct answer. - Vein that provides 80% of the blood flow to the liver (this blood is low in o2 but high in nutrients from the intestinal tract) Glucose Metabolism - correct answer. - Liver function - Glucose from the portal vein is converted into glycogen then it can be stored in the liver until it is needed or ...