NSG 555 / NSG555 Quiz 1 (v3):
Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
II | Latest - Wilkes
Question:
Renal failure causes
Answer:
Metabolic acidosis
Hypovolemia
Mechanical ventilation
Surgery
Myoglobinuria
,Question:
Renal failure treatment
Answer:
Diet
Low sodium and low protein.
Fluid management.
Anti hypertensives.
Renal replacement therapies.
Dialysis.
Kidney transplant.
Question:
Cirrhosis Definition:
Answer:
The end-stage of liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring
(fibrosis) of the liver. The scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue,
disrupting the organ's structure and function.
,Question:
Cirrhosis can progress to:
Answer:
Portal hypertension,
Ascites, Hepatic encephalopathy,
Liver cancer,
Liver failure.
Question:
Cirrhosis Common causes
Answer:
Alcohol-related liver disease
MASLD
Hep C.
, Question:
Cirrhosis DX
Answer:
PE, blood tests (FIB- 4 index, LFTs, albumin, bilirubin, INR), and imaging
studies (transient elastograp (fibroscan to assess liver stiffness) ultrasound,
MRI).
A liver biopsy is the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis but is not
always necessary.
Question:
Cirrhosis Tx Goals
Answer:
managing complications and slowing the progression of the disease.
-no cure
Question:
Key Takeaway: Cirrhosis
Answer:
Irreversible condition, focus on managing complications. Early Dx and Tx of
the underlying cause are critical to prevent or slow its progression.
Regular screening for liver cancer with US.
Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
II | Latest - Wilkes
Question:
Renal failure causes
Answer:
Metabolic acidosis
Hypovolemia
Mechanical ventilation
Surgery
Myoglobinuria
,Question:
Renal failure treatment
Answer:
Diet
Low sodium and low protein.
Fluid management.
Anti hypertensives.
Renal replacement therapies.
Dialysis.
Kidney transplant.
Question:
Cirrhosis Definition:
Answer:
The end-stage of liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring
(fibrosis) of the liver. The scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue,
disrupting the organ's structure and function.
,Question:
Cirrhosis can progress to:
Answer:
Portal hypertension,
Ascites, Hepatic encephalopathy,
Liver cancer,
Liver failure.
Question:
Cirrhosis Common causes
Answer:
Alcohol-related liver disease
MASLD
Hep C.
, Question:
Cirrhosis DX
Answer:
PE, blood tests (FIB- 4 index, LFTs, albumin, bilirubin, INR), and imaging
studies (transient elastograp (fibroscan to assess liver stiffness) ultrasound,
MRI).
A liver biopsy is the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis but is not
always necessary.
Question:
Cirrhosis Tx Goals
Answer:
managing complications and slowing the progression of the disease.
-no cure
Question:
Key Takeaway: Cirrhosis
Answer:
Irreversible condition, focus on managing complications. Early Dx and Tx of
the underlying cause are critical to prevent or slow its progression.
Regular screening for liver cancer with US.
