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The lecture Hepatic Encephalopathy by Carlo Raj, MD is from the course Cirrhosis – Liver Diseases.
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A patient with a history of alcoholic cirrhosis presented with cognitive dysfunction and asterixis. After assessing his liver function, he was administered lactulose, electrolytes, benzodiazepines and non-absorbent antibiotics. Despite his extensive regimen, he went into a coma and endotracheal intubation was performed. Which of the following is a probable cause of worsening of his liver function?
- Use of benzodiazepine
- Use of lactulose
- Use of non-absorbent antibiotics
- Use of electrolytes
- Endotracheal intubation
Which grading system is used for hepatic encephalopathy?
- West Haven criteria
- Dukes grading system
- Clarke grading system
- Nuygen grading system
- MELD scoring system
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding hepatic encephalopathy?
- Hepatic encephalopathy is an irreversible condition.
- Regularly used antibiotics can worsen function.
- Lactulose is a treatment option.
- Mercaptans and ammonia bypass the blood-brain barrier.
- Hepatic encephalopathy is precipitated by bleeding.
Author of lecture Hepatic Encephalopathy
Carlo Raj, MD
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