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| manufactures, stores, alters, excretes large number of substances involved in metabolism |
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| where does the liver get most of its blood supply from? |
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| what do kupffer cells do? |
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| engulfs particulate matter (bacteria) in liver |
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| how much gile does the gall bladder hold? |
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| how long after the liver stops functioning does the patient die? |
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| what are the nine main liver functions? |
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glucose metabolism ammonia conversion protein metabolism fat metabolism vitamin and Iron Storage drug metabolism bile formation bilirubin excretion blood reservoir |
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| how much damage has been done to the liver for an Liver Function Test to be positive? |
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| what are some LFTs? (Liver Function Tests) |
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ALT AST Serum Ammonia (Neuro) serum albumin Prothrombin Time Cholesterol Bilirubin |
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| what is post procedure for a percutaneous needle Biopsy of the liver? |
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position pt on R side c pillow immobile x 3-4 hrs after procedure avoid cough & strain BP/P/R/T q 15 mins x 4, q 30 mins x 2 until stable |
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| what is the most definitive test for liver disease? |
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| percutaneous needle biopsy |
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| S/Sx of liver disfunction: |
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jaundice portal htn/Ascites nutritional deficiencies - inadequate intake hepatic encephalopathy/coma (s/sx - finger nail polish breath) |
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severity increases as disease progresses: compensated cirrhosis decompensated cirrhosis |
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