Liver disease — Flashcards

Low serum ceruloplasmin with elevated urinary copper excretion suggests a diagnosis of _____

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

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

Lichen planus = often associated with _____

Hint: infection

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

Seizures can occur secondary to low blood _____

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

Child-Pugh Score: A pre-op assessment of hepatic risk factors should include: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Hint: breakdown product