Liver disease — Flashcards

What is the pathophysiology of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in setting of obesity? Adipokines released from fat depots decrease _____ of peripheral tissue → _____ → triggers lipid uptake and lipogenesis within hepatocytes

Jaundice that occurs in a post-trauma patient who gets lots of blood transfusions is due to _____

Is hyperpigmentation found in primary biliary cholangitis? _____

Cutaneous xanthomas can occur in the setting of primary biliary cholangitis _____

Hint: T/F

Seizures can occur secondary to low blood _____

What hormone analog is useful for the treatment of variceal hemorrhage? _____

What AST:ALT ratio is indicative of heavy alcohol use? _____

Lichen planus = often associated with _____

Hint: infection

The Tuberculin skin test (TST) is considered positive in HIV-positive individuals if the induration is ≥ _____

Multiple myeloma is associated with an elevated protein gap (> _____ g/dL)