PATH370 CH 38 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How is blood supply delivered to the liver? - ANSWER-a dual arterial sources
What causes esophageal varices? - ANSWER-elevated portal pressure
What statement is true regarding the primary signs and symptoms of hepatic derangements? - ANSWER-
they are similar regardless of primary or secondary sources
What term is used to describe the process of converting bilirubin from its freely lipid-soluble form to the
form that is tightly bound to the plasma protein albumin? - ANSWER-conjugation
What condition occurs when a form of bilirubin diffuses into the brain and causes a type of
encephalopathy? - ANSWER-kernicterus
Reye syndrome is associated with encephalopathy with what characteristic? - ANSWER-it is secondary to
severe hepatic dysfunction
What is the major indication of a failed Kasai procedure? - ANSWER-biliary atresia
The development of hepatocellular carcinoma is characterized with which of the following? - ANSWER-
usually associated with chronic viral hepatitis
Portal hypertension occurs as a result of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
obstruction of blood flow in the livers venous sinusoids
-a buildup of venous pressure
-imparied drainage into the central veins
Which statement characterizes the nature and capabilities of the liver? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
the liver is vulnerable to illness but has considerable repair abilities
-blood detoxification is a function of the liver
-the liver plays a role in the digestion of fats
Which manifestation is typical of hepatocellular failure? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
hypoalbuminemia
-glucose imbalance
-osteomalacia
Appropriate early treatment for infants with jaundice-related encephalopathy may include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--phenobarbital to increase the levels of UDPGT
-phototherapy(bili-lights)
-exchange transfusions
ANSWERS
How is blood supply delivered to the liver? - ANSWER-a dual arterial sources
What causes esophageal varices? - ANSWER-elevated portal pressure
What statement is true regarding the primary signs and symptoms of hepatic derangements? - ANSWER-
they are similar regardless of primary or secondary sources
What term is used to describe the process of converting bilirubin from its freely lipid-soluble form to the
form that is tightly bound to the plasma protein albumin? - ANSWER-conjugation
What condition occurs when a form of bilirubin diffuses into the brain and causes a type of
encephalopathy? - ANSWER-kernicterus
Reye syndrome is associated with encephalopathy with what characteristic? - ANSWER-it is secondary to
severe hepatic dysfunction
What is the major indication of a failed Kasai procedure? - ANSWER-biliary atresia
The development of hepatocellular carcinoma is characterized with which of the following? - ANSWER-
usually associated with chronic viral hepatitis
Portal hypertension occurs as a result of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
obstruction of blood flow in the livers venous sinusoids
-a buildup of venous pressure
-imparied drainage into the central veins
Which statement characterizes the nature and capabilities of the liver? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
the liver is vulnerable to illness but has considerable repair abilities
-blood detoxification is a function of the liver
-the liver plays a role in the digestion of fats
Which manifestation is typical of hepatocellular failure? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--
hypoalbuminemia
-glucose imbalance
-osteomalacia
Appropriate early treatment for infants with jaundice-related encephalopathy may include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--phenobarbital to increase the levels of UDPGT
-phototherapy(bili-lights)
-exchange transfusions
