Hepatic encephalopathy in the early stages is characterized by

Hepatic encephalopathy in the early stages is characterized by
 a. jerking movements. b. irritability.
  c. disorientation. d. all of the above

Q. 2

_____ is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
 a. Edema b. Ascites
  c. Cirrhosis d. Sludge

Q. 3

When blood flow through the portal vein is obstructed, blood travels through smaller vessels around the liver called
 a. ascites. b. collaterals.
  c. bypass. d. varices.

Q. 4

In a cirrhotic liver, portal hypertension is the result of
 a. increased pressure in the hepatic artery. b. increased pressure in the portal vein.
  c. normal pressure. d. blood flow through the liver.

Q. 5

As liver disease develops, albumin levels _____ and ammonia levels _____.
 a. increase; increase b. increase; decrease
  c. decrease; decrease d. decrease; increase

Q. 6

Normal values for serum albumin are
 a. 1.5 to 2.5 g/dL. b. 3.4 to 4.8 g/dL.
  c. 5.0 to 6.2 g/dL. d. 7.8 to 9.2 g/dL.