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NSG 555 / NSG555 Quiz 1 (v2): Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II | Latest 2026 / 2027 - Wilkes

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NSG 555 / NSG555 Quiz 1 (v2): Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II | Latest 2026 / 2027 - Wilkes Question: Cirrhosis Answer: fibrotic replacement of liver tissue d/t chronic liver injury Question: Cirrhosis common causes Answer: Alcohol use disorder Nonalcoholic fatty liver dz Hepatitis C

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NSG 555 / NSG555 Quiz 1 (v2):
Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
II | Latest - Wilkes



Question:
Cirrhosis
Answer:
fibrotic replacement of liver tissue d/t chronic liver injury




Question:
Cirrhosis common causes
Answer:
Alcohol use disorder
Nonalcoholic fatty liver dz
Hepatitis C

,Question:
Cirrhosis caused by
Answer:
-chronic inflammation - hepatic myofibroblast and macrophage activation
-increased collagen deposition - disruption of liver architecture




Question:
Cirrhosis results
Answer:
Intrahepatic resistance
Portal hypertension
Hepatic insufficiency




Question:
Cirrhosis stages
Answer:
-compensated - prognosis >12 years
-decompensated - prognosis <1.5 years
Driven by portal HTN 10 or greater

,Question:
Cirrhosis complications
Answer:
-variceal hemorrhage
-ascites
-hepatic encephalopathy
-sarcopenia, renal dysfunction, HCC (ca)




Question:
Portal HTN
Answer:
hepatic-portal vein pressure gradient 10 or greater
causes cirrhosis complications




Question:
Cirrhosis diagnostics
Answer:
Serum-based fibrosis scores (FIB-4 index)
Elastograph, fibro scan - assesses liver stiffness
Imaging
Liver bx

, Question:
Cirrhosis management
Answer:


Treat underlying etiology
Prevent decompensation
Screen for complications
Watch for varices or cancer development
Liver transplant for advanced cases




Question:
Cirrhosis goals
Answer:


Treat underlying cause
Manage complications
Improve symptoms

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