GU/Liver/GB
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a liver biopsy. The nurse knows it is important to check which of the following labs before the procedure? SATA: A) PT B) ALT C) ammonia D) platelet count E) GGT
A, D
Which of the following is NOT a source of transmission for Hepatitis A? SATA: A) blood B) food C) water D) semen
A, D
The nurse is monitoring a client's vital signs following a liver biopsy. Which of the following would indicate a complication? A) BP 110/70, P 82, RR 16, Temp 98.5 B) BP 150/85, P 90, RR 20, Temp 98.7 C) BP 120/80, P 60, RR 14, Temp 98 D) BP 80/50, P 101, RR 24, Temp 99
D)
The nurse understands that Vitamins D, E, A, and K are known as: A) water soluble B) glucose supplements C) liver enzymes D) fat soluble
D)
What is the MOST common transmission route of Hepatitis C? A) long-term dialysis B) blood transfusion C) sharps injury D) IV drug use
D)
A nurse is teaching a client who is postoperative following a kidney transplant and is taking cyclosporine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A) "Decrease your intake of protein-rich foods" B) "Expect your skin to turn yellow" C) "Take this medication with grapefruit juice" D) "Monitor for and report a sore throat to your provider"
D) "Monitor for and report a sore throat to your provider"
A nurse is caring for a client who develops disequilibrium syndrome after receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Monitor for hypertension B) Increase the dialysis exchange rate C) Administer an opioid medication D) Assess level of consciousness
D) Assess level of consciousness
Ability of the kidneys to clear solutes from the plasma.
Renal clearance
A nurse is reviewing client laboratory data. Which of the following findings is expected for a client who has Stage 4 chronic kidney disease? A) Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 20 mL/min B) BUN 15 mg/dL C) Blood potassium 5.0 mEq/L D) Blood creatinine 1.1 mg/dL
A) GFR 20 mL/min
A nurse is assessing a client who has pre renal AKI. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA: A) Reduced urine output B) Reduced BUN C) Elevated blood creatinine D) Elevated blood calcium E) Elevated cardiac enzymes
A, C
A nurse is reviewing risk factors for prostate cancer. The nurse knows which of the following increase risk? SATA: A) Age greater than 65 B) low fat, high fiber diet C) vasectomy D) high-fat, complex carbs or low fiber diet
A, C, D
A patient with late-stage cirrhosis develops portal hypertension. Which of the following options below are complications that can develop from this condition? SATA: A) ascites B) increase albumin levels C) fluid volume overload D) esophageal varices E) fluid volume deficit
A, C, D
When obtaining a health history related to the GU system, which of the following should the nurse include? SATA: A) fever or chills B) constipation C) history of UTIs and past treatments D) pain onset, location, character and duration E) history of renal calculi (kidney stones)
A, C, D, E
A nurse is planning care for a client who has postrenal AKI due to metastatic cancer. The client has a blood creatinine of 5 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? SATA: A) Provide a high-protein diet B) Weigh the client once per week C) Assess the urine for blood D) Provide NSAIDS for pain E) Monitor for intermittent anuria
A, C, E
A client is admitted to the ICU with acute pancreatitis. The client's family asks what causes acute pancreatitis. The critical care nurse knows that a majority of clients with acute pancreatitis have what health issue? A) undiagnosed chronic pancreatitis B) An impaired immune system C) An amylase deficiency D) Type 1 diabetes
A)
A nurse is caring for a client who is having a TIPS for ascites. The nurse knows the procedure will: A) Lower portal pressure and help reduce sodium retention and improve response to diuretic therapy B) Will help reduce fluid retention and sodium levels by removing fluid through the abdominal wall C) Will increase risk for increased abdominal girth and bleeding in the esophagus D) Increase portal pressure and help increase sodium retention and decrease the need for a diuretic
A)
A nurse is preparing to administer pancrealipase to a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Offer a glass of water following medication administration B) Sprinkle the contents on peanut butter C) Administer the medication 30 minutes before meals D) Instruct the client to chew the medication before swallowing
A)
You are caring for a client with metastatic liver cancer. Which of the following interventions would you implement? A) Palliative care and comfort measure B) Aerobic exercise 3 times a day C) There are no treatments to implement D) Increased sodium diet
A)
_____________ is required by the liver for the synthesis of prothrombin and some other clotting factors. A) Vitamin K B) Vitamin E C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin D
A)
A nurse is instructing a client who is scheduled for a TURP about postop care. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A) "You might have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter" B) "You will be instructed to limit your fluid intake after the procedure" C) "You will be on bed rest for the first 2 days after the procedure" D) "Your urine should be clear yellow the evening after the surgery"
A) "You might have a continuous sensation of needing to void even though you have a catheter"
A nurse is teaching a client who has CKD and is to begin hemodialysis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A) Hemodialysis returns a balance to blood electrolytes B) Hemodialysis replaces hormonal function of the renal system C) Hemodialysis restores kidney function D) Hemodialysis allows an unrestricted diet
A) Hemodialysis returns a balance to blood electrolytes
The nurse is caring for a client who has a fluid volume deficit. When evaluating this client's urinalysis results, what should the nurse normally anticipate? A) increased urine specific gravity B) Decrease in the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) C) Less ADH released D) Decreased urine osmolality
A) Increased urine specific gravity
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected to have pancreatic cancer. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse assess for? SATA: A) jaundice B) weight gain C) ascites D) pain relieved by lying down E) pruritus
A, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of BPH. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following medications? A) Tamsulosin B) Ipratropium C) Oxybutynin D) Diphenhydramine
A) Tamsulosin
The nurse is providing preprocedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the client that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the client will require what action? A) Increased fluid intake to produce a full bladder B) Injection of a radioisotope C) Sedation and intubation D) IV administration of radiopaque contrast agent
A) increased fluid intake to produce a full bladder
You are caring for a client who has a history of alcohol abuse related to alcohol abuse with cirrhosis. The client asks what is the criteria to be a candidate for a liver transplant. The nurse would include... SATA: A) "You must have documentation that you have remained alcohol free for 6 months before consideration and remain alcohol free while waiting for a transplant." B) "You can ask a family member or friend to donate and be placed on the transplant list after meeting criteria" C) "You can be placed on the transplant list but will be put at the bottom of the list because of your history of alcohol abuse" D) "You can ask a loved one or friend to become a donor but you cannot be placed on the transplant list" E) "You are not a candidate for a liver transplant because of your history of alcohol abuse"
A, B
The nurse recognizes that which of the following symptoms are related to liver disease? SATA: A) confusion B) anorexia C) pruritis D) heavy menstrual cycle E) urinary retention
A, B, C
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for developing pyelonephritis? SATA: A) A client who has kidney calculi B) A client who has neurogenic bladder C) A client who has diabetes mellitus D) A client who is at 32 weeks gestation E) A client who has a urine pH of 4.2
A, B, C, D
A nurse is planning care for a client who has Stage 4 CKD. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? SATA: A) Provide frequent mouth rinses B) Auscultate for a pleural friction rub C) Monitor for dysrhythmias D) Assess for JVD E) Provide a high-sodium diet
A, B, C, D
A nurse is planning post procedure care for a client who received hemodialysis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? SATA: A) Observe for findings of hypovolemia B) Check BUN and blood creatinine C) Assess the access site for bleeding D) Administer medications the nurse withheld prior to dialysis E) Evaluate BP on the arm with AV access
A, B, C, D
A nurse is preparing to initiate hemodialysis for a client who has AKI. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA: A) Assess the AV fistula for a bruit B) Check blood electrolytes C) Measure the client's weight D) Review the mediations the client currently takes E) Calculate the client's hourly urine output F) Use the access site area for venipuncture
A, B, C, D
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who had spontaneous passage of a calcium phosphate renal calculus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?SATA: A) Increase fluid intake to 2-3 L/day B) Report burning with urination to the provider C) Limit intake of food high in animal protein D) Reduce sodium intake E) Strain urine for 48 hours
A, B, C, D
A client who is scheduled for a kidney transplantation surgery is assessed by the nurse for risk factors of surgery. Which of the following findings increase the client's risk of surgery? SATA: A) Past history of lymphoma B) Administering NPH insulin each morning C) BMI of 41 D) BP averaging 120/70 E) Age older than 70
A, B, C, E
Select all the ways a person can become infected with Hepatitis B: A) sexual intercourse B) during the birth process C) needle stick after lab draw D) contaminated food/water E) IV drug use F) undercooked pork or wild game
A, B, C, E
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a kidney transplant about organ rejection. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? SATA: A) "Fluid retention is a manifestation of an acute rejection" B) "A fever is a manifestation of an acute rejection" C) "You might need to begin dialysis to monitor your kidney function for a hyper acute rejection" D) "Expect an immediate removal of the donor kidney for a hyper acute rejection" E) "Your provider will increase your immunosuppressive medications for a chronic rejection"
A, B, D
A nurse is planning postop care for a client following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include? SATA: A) Obtain daily weights B) Replace hourly urine output with IV fluids C) Expect oliguria in the first 4 hr. D) Assess dressings for bloody drainage E) Monitor blood electrolytes
A, B, D, E
A kidney biopsy has been schedule for a client with a history of acute kidney injury. What orders should the nurse expect? SATA: A) NPO for 6-8 hours prior to biopsy B) obtain urine sample prior to biopsy C) KUB prior to biopsy D) ultrasound prior to biopsy E) coagulation studies prior to biopsy
A, B, E
A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining a history from a client who is undergoing an evaluation from BPH. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? SATA: A) Frequent UTIs B) Urinary incontinence C) Backache D) Weight loss E) Hematuria
A, B, E
A nurse is caring for a client with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following orders would the nurse expect? SATA: A) place patient on seizure precautions B) patient may shower without assistance C) obtain vital signs once a day D) assess mental status every 4 hours and prn E) assess handwriting and for asterixis daily
A, D, E
You're providing an in-service on viral hepatitis to a group of healthcare workers. You are teaching them about the types of viral hepatitis that can turn into chronic infections. Which types are known to cause ACUTE infections ONLY? SATA: A) Hepatitis A B) Hepatitis B C) Hepatitis C D) Hepatitis D E) Hepatitis E
A, E
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? A) "Lithotripsy will reduce my chances of having stones in the future" B) "Straining my urine following the procedure is important" C) "I will be fully awake during the procedure" D) "I will report any bruising that occurs to my doctor"
B) "Straining my urine following the procedure is important"
Hormone synthesized and released by the adrenal cortex; causes the kidneys to reabsorb sodium.
Aldosterone
A nurse would expect which of the following labs to be decreased with ascites? A) ammonia B) bilirubin C) immunoglobulins D) albumin
D)
A client has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has been admitted for care. Following initial treatment, the nurse should be aware that the client is most likely to require which of the following situations? A) Rehabilitation in the home setting B) Hospice care C) Intensive PT D) Inpatient rehabilitation
B)
A client with a history of cirrhosis presents his PCP with yellowing of the skin. He asks the nurse "why is this happening?" What would be the correct response? A) It is caused because you have an obstruction of your bile duct which is preventing bilirubin from being excreted B) It is caused by the inability of your damaged liver cells to clear bilirubin correctly C) It is caused from an increased destruction and breakdown of your red blood cells D) It is caused from increased bilirubin levels due to a hereditary disorder
B)
A nurse is preparing to administer neomycin to a client who is diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse knows this medication is given to: A) help treat nutritional deficiencies B) reduce ammonia levels from the GI tract C) reduce serum ammonia levels D) treat a systemic infection
B)
A nurse with actively bleeding esophageal varices starts to become confused and disoriented. The nurse recognizes this as a symptom of hepatic encephalopathy. A family member asks why this is happening. Th nurse explains that: A) Because there is bleeding, your loved one's albumin levels are high causing confusion B) Because there is bleeding in the GI tract, ammonia levels are increasing and causing changes in your loved one's mental status C) The changes in your loved one's mental status are due to the medications given to treat the bleeding varices D) Because there is bleeding, your loved one's sodium levels are low and causing confusion
B)
Following a liver biopsy which position should the client be placed in? A) supine B) right lateral C) dorsal recumbent D) left lateral
B)
You are caring for a client who is admitted to your medical surgical unit with a possible diagnosis of liver disease and a history of alcohol abuse, hypertension and diabetes. Which of the following questions would be pertinent for the nurse to ask? A) Have you completed an advanced directive? B) When was the last time you had an alcoholic beverage? C) How many years have you been drinking alcohol? D) When is the last time you checked your blood sugar?
B)
A nurse is teaching a client who will have an x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A) "An enema is necessary before the procedure" B) "The procedure determines whether you have a kidney stone" C) "You will receive contrast dye during the procedure" D) "You will need to lie in a prone position during the procedure"
B) "The procedure determines whether you have a kidney stone"
A nurse is caring for a client who has a UTI. Which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? A) Offer a warm sitz bath B) Administer an antibiotic C) Recommend drinking cranberry juice D) Encourage increased fluids
B) Administer an antibiotic
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) Bradypnea B) Diaphoresis C) Nocturia D) Bradycardia
B) Diaphoresis
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for chenodiol with a client who has cholelithiasis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A) This medication is not recommended for clients who have diabetes mellitus B) This medication dissolves gallstones gradually over a period of up to 2 years C) This medication requires thyroid function monitoring every 6 months D) This medication is used to decrease acute biliary pain
B) This medication dissolves gallstones gradually over a period of up to 2 years
Which of the following is a risk factor for women who have delivered their children vaginally? A) proteinuria B) stress incontinence C) kidney stone formation D) hematuria
B) stress incontinence
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client who has spontaneously passed a calcium oxalate calculus. To decrease the chance of recurrence, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods? SATA: A) Cheese B) Spinach C) Black tea D) Red meat E) Whole grains
B, C
A nurse is preparing educational material to present to a female client who has frequent urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse include? SATA: A) Wipe the perineal area back to front following elimination B) Empty the bladder when there is an urge to void C) Avoid sitting in a wet bathing suit D) Take a shower daily E) Wear synthetic fabric underwear
B, C, D
A nurse working on an ICU is assigned a confused client to care for that just had a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube inserted. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be appropriate? SATA: A) offer ice chips every 4 hours B) provide routine oral care C) apply restraints D) monitor lung sounds E) administer an oral antacid to prevent reflux
B, C, D
A nurse is assessing a client who has ESKD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA: A) Increased calcium level B) Crackles C) Anuria D) Marked azotemia E) Proteinuria
B, C, D, E
A nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic pyelonephritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? SATA: A) Encourage daily fluid intake of 1 L B) Provide a referral for nutrition counseling C) Monitor urinary output D) Administer antibiotics E) Palpate the costovertebral angle
B, C, D, E
A nurse is planning care for a client who will undergo peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA: A) Maintain clean technique when accessing the catheter insertion site B) Assess for shortness of breath C) Check the access site dressing for wetness D) Report cloudy dialysate return E) Warm the dialysate in a microwave F) Monitor blood glucose levels
B, C, D, F
A nurse is completing nutrition teaching for a client that has pancreatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? SATA: A) I plan to drink regular cola B) I will use skim milk when cooking C) I plan to eat small, frequent meals D) I will limit alcohol intake to 2 drinks a day E) I will eat easy to digest foods with limited space
B, C, E
The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease therapies to help treat the disease. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching? SATA: A) Eating small frequent meals throughout the day B) A daily exercise routine C) Eating a low cholesterol diet D) Taking frequent rest periods E) Taking medications prescribed to help better control diabetes
B, C, E
A nurse is teaching a client about sildenafil for ED. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA: A) Decrease fluid intake when taking PDE-5 inhibitors B) If taking nitrates, avoid PDE-5 inhibitors C) PDE-5 inhibitors will cause your urine to be orange in color D) Avoid alcohol while taking PDE-5 inhibitors E) Take the medication 1 hour before sexual intercourse
B, D, E
Which of the following classifications of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered for a client recovering from an endoscopic sclerotherapy? SATA: A) narcotic analgesic B) anti-reflux med C) anti platelet med D) stool softener/laxative E) beta-blocker
B, D, E
Which of the following are risk factors for pancreatic cancer? SATA: A) hypertension B) high fat diet C) heart healthy diet D) chronic pancreatitis E) heavy alcohol use
B, D. E
You are receiving shift report on a patient with cirrhosis. The nurse tells you the patient's bilirubin levels are very high. Based on this, what assessment findings may you expect to find during your head-to-toe assessment? Select all that apply: A. Frothy light-colored urine B. Dark brown urine C. Yellowing of the sclera D. Dark brown stool E. Jaundice of the skin F. Bluish mucous membranes
B. C, E
A nurse is reviewing admission lab results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) decreased blood amylase levels B) decreased blood lipase levels C) increased blood glucose level D) increased blood calcium level
C)
The nurse understands that a normal change that occurs with liver function in elderly clients includes: A) Decreased LFT values B) Increased clearance of Hep B antigen C) Increased risk of developing gallstones D) Increased drug metabolism and drug clearance
C)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a left renal calculus and an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A) Flank pain that radiates to the lower abdomen B) Blood WBC count 15,000/m C) Absent urine output for 1 hour D) Client report of nausea
C) Absent urine output for 1 hour
A nurse is planning care for a client who has pre renal acute kidney injury following abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Urinary output is 60 mL in the past 2 hr, and blood pressure is 92/58 mmHg. The nurse should expect which of the following interventions? A) Prepare the client for a CT scan with contrast dye. B) Plan to administer nitroprusside C) Prepare to administer IV fluids D) Plan to position the client in Trendelenburg
C) Prepare to administer IV fluids
A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse should identify that which of the following as a risk factor? A) male sex B) rapid weight gain C) obesity D) decreased triglyceride level
C) obesity
Which is an effect of aging on the upper and lower urinary tract function? A) increased blood flow to the kidney B) acid-base balance C) susceptibility to develop hypernatremia D) increased glomerular filtration rate
C) susceptibility to develop hypernatremia
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA: A) Take baths rather than showers B) Remove adhesive strips from the puncture site in 24 hours C) Cleanse puncture site using mild soap and water D) Resume diet of choice E) Report nausea and vomiting to the surgeon
C, D, E
You're providing education to a patient with an active Hepatitis B infection. What will you include in their discharge instructions? SATA: A) "Eat large meals that are spread out through the day" B) "Take acetaminophen as needed for pain" C) "Follow a diet low in fat and high in carbs" D) "Perform aerobic exercises daily to maintain strength" E) "Do not share toothbrushes, razors, utensils, drinking cups, or any other type of personal hygiene product"
C, E
A patient is admitted with hepatic encephalopathy secondary to cirrhosis. Which meal option selection below should be avoided with this patient? A) cucumber sandwich with a side of grapes B) pasta noodles and bread C) fresh salad with slivered almonds D) beef tips with asparagus
D)
Waste product of muscle energy metabolism.
Creatinine
A client with cirrhosis appeared jaundiced. Which of the following nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate related to this jaundiced condition? High risk for: A) alteration in nutrition: less than body requirements related to nausea and vomiting. B) Decreased cardiac output related to intravascular fluid shifts C) Alteration in thought process related to elevated serum ammonia levels D) Impaired skin integrity related to pruritus.
D)
A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pancreatitis? A) generalized cyanosis B) hyperactive bowel sounds C) wheezing in the lower lung fields D) Gray-blue discoloration of the skin around the umbilicus
D)
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect? A) Pain relieved with defecation B) Pain in the RUQ radiating to left shoulder C) Report of pain being worse when sitting upright D) Epigastric pain radiating to left shoulder
D)
A nurse is teaching a client about how to manage ascites. The nurse recognizes the need for further teaching when the client states: A) I will let my doctor know if I have an increase in my weight B) I will avoid using salt substitutes C) I will take my medication in the morning D) I will limit my alcohol consumption to one drink a day
D)
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing laboratory reports of a client who has suspected cholelithiasis. Which of the following is an expected finding? A) Alkaline phosphatase within normal range B) WBCs within normal range C) elevated amylase D) elevated bilirubin
D) Elevated bilirubin
The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client with chronic pancreatitis. The nurse knows that one of the most common causes of chronic pancreatitis is: A) uticaria B) angioedema C) hypertension D) heavy alcohol use
D) Heavy alcohol use
A nurse is reviewing urinalysis results for four clients. Which of the following urinalysis results indicates a UTI? A) Positive for crystals B) Positive for ketones C) Positive for hyaline casts D) Positive for leukocyte esterase
D) Positive for leukocyte esterase
A nurse is completing preop teaching for a client who is schedule for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? A) You will have a JP drain after surgery B) You should limit how often you walk for 1-2 weeks C) The scope will be passed through your rectum D) You might have shoulder pain after surgery
D) You might have shoulder pain after surgery
The nurse is preparing to palpate the kidneys. Which position should you assist the patient to? A) prone B) semi fowler C) right lateral D) supine
D) supine
The nurse is assessing a client's bladder by percussion. The nurse elicits dullness after the client has voided. How should the nurse interpret this assessment finding? A) The client has a ureteral obstruction. B) The client has a fluid volume deficit. C) The client has kidney enlargement. D) The client's bladder is not completely empty.
D) the client's bladder is not completely empty
A nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with BPH for a lower urinary tract cystoscopic examination. The nurse should caution the client about what common temporary complication of the procedure? A) hemorrhage B) bladder perforation C) nausea D) urinary retention
D) urinary retention
Where is bile stored temporarily until it is needed for digestion?
Gallbladder
Amount of plasma filtered through the glomeruli per unit of time.
Glomerular filtration rate
Tuft of capillaries forming part of the nephron through which filtration occurs.
Glomerulus
Expression of the degree of concentration of the urine.
Specific gravity
T/F: A mixture of venous and arterial blood are present in the liver cells.
True
T/F: The liver plays an important role in the storage of vitamins such as A,B, D and some B-complex vitamins.
True
End product of protein metabolism; excreted in urine.
Urea nitrogen
Formed as a waste product of purine metabolism.
Uric acid
The substance that the liver manufactures and secretes that plays a major role in digestion and absorption of fats in the GI tract:
bile
________ results from the breakdown of Hgb and is mainly excreted in the bile after being converted into urobilinogen.
bilirubin
_________ is the fraction of an administered medication that reaches the systemic circulation and may be decreased if the medication is metabolized by the liver before it reaches systemic circulation.
bioavailability
Glycoprotein produced by the kidney; stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells
erythropoietin
The liver is important in the regulation of _______ and _________ metabolism.
glucose and protein
What is the name for liver cells?
hepatocytes
Structural and functional units of the kidney responsible for urine formation.
nephrons
What are the 2 sources of blood that supply the liver?
portal vein and hepatic artery