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NSG: 252Inflammation
questions fully
solved &
updated(graded
A+)
Normal Function of the Liver - answer - produce bile (breaks down and
absorbs fat in the body)
- metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
- metabolism of steroid hormones and most drugs
- detoxifies alcohol and other substances
- synthesizes essential blood proteins—albumin and clotting factors
- excretes ammonia (converted to urea in the liver for elimination by the
kidneys), waste, meds
- Minerals, fat-soluble vitamins, and glycogen are stored
- produce and regulate albumin
- regulate amino acids
- produces cholesterol
, Hepatitis - answer inflammation of the liver triggered by a virus, alcohol,
medications, toxins, autoimmune disorder, or other pathogens
Nonviral Hepatitis Risk Factors - answer - autoimmune disorder
- alcoholism
- obesity
- diabetes
- high doses of acetaminophen
- toxins (poisonous mushrooms)
Viral Hepatitis Risk Factors - answer - male to male sexual contact (A, B,
D)
- illicit drug use / sharing needles (A, C, D)
- drinking contaminated water / eating undercooled foods (A, E)
- traveling in areas w/ high rates of infection (A, E)
- being HIV positive (A, C)
- living w/ infected individual (A, B)
Hepatitis Risk Factors - answer - hemodialysis
- being a healthcare worker
- getting tattoos / body piercings
Hepatitis Prevention - answer - vaccinations (Hep A and Hep B)
- practice safe sex
- avoid drugs and alcohol
- safe food and water prep
- good personal hygiene
- avoid use of other people's personal care items
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