Liver disease — Flashcards

What three mechanisms explain hyperestrogenism in the setting of cirrhosis? (3) Increased peripheral conversion of _____→ _____ Decreased hepatic breakdown of _____ Increased amounts of _____ → increased binding (inactivation) of _____

TIBC is elevated in the setting of sideroblastic anemia _____

Hint: T/F

Neonatal circumcision reduces risk of acquiring some sexually transmitted infections, such as _____ and _____

A calcium-phosphorus product > _____ increases the risk of soft tissue calcification

Hereditary spherocytosis is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

In _____, right-sided diaphragmatic defects permit peritoneal fluid to pass into the pleural space

What labs are associated with prehepatic jaundice? _____

Recurrent GI bleeding from esophageal varices is managed with _____

Hint: Treatment

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with recurrent hemarthrosis after mild trauma and a family history significant for a maternal uncle with a similar issue? _____

Anemia of chronic disease results in: _____ serum iron _____ transferrin (TIBC) _____ ferritin

Hint: ↑↓↔