Post-Test on Cirrhosis

• True
• False

2. Choose the appropriate word. 

When liver is damaged repeatedly, inflammation activates the stellate OR hepatocyte OR fibroblast to become a hepatocyte OR stellate OR fibroblast.  As a result, fibrotic scar tissue is deposited faster than the regeneration rate of hepatocytes.  The result is a loss of bile OR blood OR hepatocytes which means a loss of liver function.  The presence of scar tissue will cause resistance for blood flowing in from the large, low-pressure portal vein which is full of bile OR nutrients OR oxygen. The result is portal hypertension.

3. Which are manifestations that are associated with portal hypertension?  Select all that apply.

• caput medusae
• hemorrhoids
• loss of hair
• ascites
• double vision

4. Which manifestations are associated with hepatocyte loss of function? Select all the apply.

• high ammonia in blood
• nitrogen in urine
• jaundice
• confusion
• menstrual disturbances in women
• high AST and ALP in blood

5. Fill in the blanks.

Med lab technologists are helpful in determining liver function as they analyze for the presence of liver enzymes in the _____.  Dieticians can help prevent hepatic encephalopathy by reducing the production of _____ by restricting protein in diet.  _____ use ultrasound to measure the size of liver, ascites, and blood flow which is important to detect _____ that leads to blood backing up into the veins of the umbilicus, rectum, and _____.

6. Nodules are seen in cirrhotic livers.

• True
• False