Exam 3 )NUR 120 Exam 3: Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Guide Solution

Hepatitis (Ans- inflammation of the liver Hepatitis causes (Ans- drugs, toxins, viral infections, autoimmune disorders, alcohol Hepatitis manifestations (Ans- -*EARLY*: anorexia; malaise -*LATE*: jaundice, dark urine, pale feces acute liver failure symptoms (Ans- -Encephalopathy - GI bleeding - fever -renal dysfunctionHepatic encephalopathy (Ans- impaired ammonia metabolism causes cerebral edema. s/s: change in LOC, memory loss, asterixis (flapping tremor) impaired handwriting, hyperventilation w/ resp alkalosis. Rx: lactulose, low protein, safety, rest Ascites (Ans- abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen Cirrhosis (Ansend stage liver disease results in replacement of liver tissue by fibrous/regenerative nodules usually happens after decades of chronic liver disease persistent vomiting leads to (Ans- ◦Severe electrolyte imbalances ◦Loss of extracellular fluid volume ◦weight loss ◦Circulatory failureGERD (Ansa syndrome of mucosal damage caused by reflux or stomach acid into the lower esophagus not a DISEASE but a SYNDROME most common upper GI problem