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Alyson Shared "Hepatic" - 17 Picmonics

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Hepatic

Liver Enzyme Tests: AST and ALT
AST/ALT Ratio
AST: 8-20 U/L
ALT: 8-20 U/L
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Hepatitis B Treatment
Tenofovir
Pegylated Interferon-Alpha
Entecavir
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Hepatitis C therapy
Interferon alpha
Flu symptoms, neutropenia, myopathy
Depression
Ribavirin
Competitively inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase
Inhibiting guanine nucleotides
Hemolytic anemia
Teratogen
Sofosbuvir
Inhibits RNA dependent RNA polymerase
Causing chain termination
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Simeprevir
Protease Inhibitor
Prevents viral replication
Photosensitivity
Rash
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Hepatitis C Therapy
Ledipasvir
Inhibits NS5A Protein
Avoid Antacids
Sofosbuvir
Chain Terminator of NS5B Polymerase
Simeprevir
Inhibits NS3/4A Protease
Ribavirin
No Vaccine Available
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Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment
Transmission
Blood Transmission
High Risk Sex (rare)
IV Drug Users
Incubation
7 Weeks
Chronic Disease
Cirrhosis
Considerations
Barrier Protection
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Protease Inhibitors
End in "-navir"
Indications
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis C
Mechanism
Inhibit Protease
Unable to Cleave Proteins
Inhibits Maturation of New Virus
Side Effects
GI Distress
Nephropathy
Lipodystrophy
Hyperglycemia
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis) Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis
Positive Antimitochondrial Antibodies
Increased Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK-P)
Increased Cholesterol
Treatment
Ursodiol
Liver Transplant
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Pancreatin, Pancrelipase (Pancreatic Enzymes)
Mechanism
Pancreatic Enzymes
Indications
Cystic Fibrosis
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Side Effects
GI Distress
Considerations
Inactivated by Gastric Acid
24 Hour Fat Excretion
Take with Every Meal and Snack
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Acute Pancreatitis Interventions
NPO with NG Tube to Suction
Pain Management
Albumin
Lactated Ringers Solution
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Antibiotics
Surgery
Nutrition
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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis
CA 19-9
Liver Function Tests for Cholestasis
Serum Lipase
Ultrasound if Cholestasis Suspected
CT Abdomen
FNA Biopsy if Diagnosis or Resectability Uncertain
Treatment
Whipple if Resectable
Palliative Care if Not Resectable
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BRAF Inhibitors
Characteristics
BRAF Proto-oncogene
Serine/Threonine Kinase
V600E Mutation
Indications
Melanoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Drugs
Dabrafenib
Vemurafenib
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Hepatitis A (HAV) Assessment
Transmission
Fecal-Oral
Ingestion of Contaminated Food or Water
Incubation
4 Weeks
Assessment
Fever
General Malaise
Hepatomegaly
Considerations
Self-Limiting
Proper Hand Washing
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Hepatitis B Virus Disease
Can turn chronic
< 10% of adults become chronic carriers
90% of newborns become chronic carriers
Cirrhosis
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Membranous Glomerulonephritis
Polyarteritis nodosa
Serum sickness like syndrome
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Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
Transmission
Bodily Fluids
Blood Transmission
People Who Use IV Drugs
Incubation
Variable 1-6 Months
Assessment
Fever
Nausea and Vomiting
Hepatomegaly
Chronic Disease
Cirrhosis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Considerations
Vaccination
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Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Causes
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Hematologic Disorders
Tumors
Chronic Infections
Mechanism
Thrombosis of Major Hepatic Veins
Centrilobular Congestion and Necrosis
Symptoms
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
Hepatomegaly
Nutmeg Liver
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Cirrhosis
Aspergillus fumigatus
Budd-Chiari Syndrome
↑ AFP
Spreads hematogenously
S&Sx
Jaundice
Hepatomegaly
Ascities
Polycythemia
Anorexia
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Gilbert's Syndrome
Pathophysiology
Decreased UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase Activity
Decreased Bilirubin Conjugation
Signs and Symptoms
Often Asymptomatic
Jaundice (Mild)
Fasting
Stress
Alcohol Intake
Labs
Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin
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Alyson Shared Hepatic - 17 Picmonics