NU 608 University Of South Alabama -NU 608 Patho
Module 11 Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With
Complete Solutions
alcoholic cirrhosis Correct Answers occurs after years of
alcohol abuse
begins with fatty infiltration o liver
toxic effects of alcohol on liver -- causes lipid peroxidation,
disrupts cytoskeleton, and membrane function
ammonia Correct Answers byproduct of protein metabolism
and intestinal action
liver is to convert ammonia to urea to then be excreted by the
kidneys
in liver failure, ammonia is not converted and it reaches the
brain, altering cerebral metabolism and interfering with the
function of neurotransmitters
antibodies produced when hepatic virus provokes them Correct
Answers anti-HBs
anti-HBc
anti-HBe
antigens associated with hepatitis virus (serologic markers)
Correct Answers two core antigens: HBcAg and HBeAg
one surface antigen: HbsAg
ascites Correct Answers accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal
cavity
, biliary cirrhosis Correct Answers damage and inflammation
leading to cirrhosis begins in bile canaliculi and bile ducts
instead of hepatocytes
primary and secondary
causes of cirrhosis Correct Answers alcoholic
biliary
post-necrotic
characteristic sign of hepatic encephalopathy Correct Answers
asterixis - rapid extension-flexion motion of hand and
extremities
positive test = when the arms are extended and hands
dorsiflexed, a pulsating/flapping/waving hand motion occurs
chronic active hepatitis Correct Answers associated with HBV
and HCV infection
persistence of clinical manifestations and liver inflammation
LFTs remain abnormal for longer than 6 months
HbsAg persists
cirrhosis Correct Answers irreversible inflammatory disease
that disrupts liver function and structure
normal liver architecture and function are disrupted with
development of diffuse fibrosis and nodular regeneration --
nodules form between fibrous bands, givers liver a cobbly
appearance, liver hard and firm when palpated
leading cause of death in US
represents end stage of chronic liver disease
Module 11 Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With
Complete Solutions
alcoholic cirrhosis Correct Answers occurs after years of
alcohol abuse
begins with fatty infiltration o liver
toxic effects of alcohol on liver -- causes lipid peroxidation,
disrupts cytoskeleton, and membrane function
ammonia Correct Answers byproduct of protein metabolism
and intestinal action
liver is to convert ammonia to urea to then be excreted by the
kidneys
in liver failure, ammonia is not converted and it reaches the
brain, altering cerebral metabolism and interfering with the
function of neurotransmitters
antibodies produced when hepatic virus provokes them Correct
Answers anti-HBs
anti-HBc
anti-HBe
antigens associated with hepatitis virus (serologic markers)
Correct Answers two core antigens: HBcAg and HBeAg
one surface antigen: HbsAg
ascites Correct Answers accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal
cavity
, biliary cirrhosis Correct Answers damage and inflammation
leading to cirrhosis begins in bile canaliculi and bile ducts
instead of hepatocytes
primary and secondary
causes of cirrhosis Correct Answers alcoholic
biliary
post-necrotic
characteristic sign of hepatic encephalopathy Correct Answers
asterixis - rapid extension-flexion motion of hand and
extremities
positive test = when the arms are extended and hands
dorsiflexed, a pulsating/flapping/waving hand motion occurs
chronic active hepatitis Correct Answers associated with HBV
and HCV infection
persistence of clinical manifestations and liver inflammation
LFTs remain abnormal for longer than 6 months
HbsAg persists
cirrhosis Correct Answers irreversible inflammatory disease
that disrupts liver function and structure
normal liver architecture and function are disrupted with
development of diffuse fibrosis and nodular regeneration --
nodules form between fibrous bands, givers liver a cobbly
appearance, liver hard and firm when palpated
leading cause of death in US
represents end stage of chronic liver disease
