ATI Med Surg Gastrointestinal Disorders
Overview Final Exam Question And Verified
Answers Graded A+
Education for Gallbladder Disease - <<ANSWER>>Avoid fatty foods;
post-op care: early ambulation, incentive spirometry; monitor for
infection (fever, redness, drainage).
Cirrhosis of the Liver - <<ANSWER>>Chronic liver damage → fibrosis
→ impaired liver function.
Causes of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>alcohol, hepatitis B/C, fatty
liver, drugs, toxins
Early Assessment Symptoms of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>fatigue,
weight loss, anorexia, RUQ discomfort
, Late Assessment Symptoms of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>Jaundice,
ascites, peripheral edema, spider angiomas, palmar erythema,
asterixis (flapping tremor), hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, ↓
LOC), esophageal varices (GI bleeding)
Liver Disease Lab Findings - <<ANSWER>>↑ AST, ALT (early), ↓
albumin, ↑ bilirubin, prolonged PT/INR, ammonia ↑
Liver Disease Diagnostics - <<ANSWER>>Ultrasound, liver biopsy
Medications for Hepatic Encephalopathy - <<ANSWER>>Lactulose (↓
ammonia, for encephalopathy)
Diuretics for Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>furosemide, spironolactone
Beta Blockers in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>↓ risk of variceal bleed
Vitamin K in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>for clotting issues
Monitoring in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>Monitor LOC, bleeding,
I&O, abdominal girth
Overview Final Exam Question And Verified
Answers Graded A+
Education for Gallbladder Disease - <<ANSWER>>Avoid fatty foods;
post-op care: early ambulation, incentive spirometry; monitor for
infection (fever, redness, drainage).
Cirrhosis of the Liver - <<ANSWER>>Chronic liver damage → fibrosis
→ impaired liver function.
Causes of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>alcohol, hepatitis B/C, fatty
liver, drugs, toxins
Early Assessment Symptoms of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>fatigue,
weight loss, anorexia, RUQ discomfort
, Late Assessment Symptoms of Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>Jaundice,
ascites, peripheral edema, spider angiomas, palmar erythema,
asterixis (flapping tremor), hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, ↓
LOC), esophageal varices (GI bleeding)
Liver Disease Lab Findings - <<ANSWER>>↑ AST, ALT (early), ↓
albumin, ↑ bilirubin, prolonged PT/INR, ammonia ↑
Liver Disease Diagnostics - <<ANSWER>>Ultrasound, liver biopsy
Medications for Hepatic Encephalopathy - <<ANSWER>>Lactulose (↓
ammonia, for encephalopathy)
Diuretics for Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>furosemide, spironolactone
Beta Blockers in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>↓ risk of variceal bleed
Vitamin K in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>for clotting issues
Monitoring in Liver Disease - <<ANSWER>>Monitor LOC, bleeding,
I&O, abdominal girth
