Liver disease — Flashcards

Which immunoglobulin is decreased with splenic dysfunction? _____

Which liver enzyme is increased in cholestasis (e.g. biliary obstruction), infiltrative disorders, and bone disease? _____

Which two demographics are commonly affected by Herpes Zoster (shingles)?_____

Does Hepatitis A have a vaccine?_____

Which form of alcoholic liver disease may be reversible with abstinence?_____

Is the hematemesis seen with esophageal varices typically painful or painless? _____

Treatment of portosystemic shunts with TIPS can precipitate _____ in cirrhotic patients

Zidovudine is used to decrease the vertical transmission of _____

Lassa fever is endemic to _____

What is the curative treatment for Crigler-Najjar syndrome?_____