Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)
Correct. Spider angiomas (vascular lesions on the skin), jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen) are indicative of advanced cirrhosis.
Incorrect. Mild fatigue and occasional abdominal discomfort may be present in cirrhosis, but they are not specific indicators of advanced disease.
Incorrect. Elevated liver enzymes and occasional nausea can be seen in cirrhosis, but they do not specifically indicate advanced stages.
Incorrect. Mild splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) and weight loss can occur in cirrhosis, but they are not as indicative of advanced disease as the combination of spider angiomas, jaundice, and ascites.
A) Correct. Spider angiomas (vascular lesions on the skin), jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen) are indicative of advanced cirrhosis.
B) Incorrect. Mild fatigue and occasional abdominal discomfort may be present in cirrhosis, but they are not specific indicators of advanced disease.
C) Incorrect. Elevated liver enzymes and occasional nausea can be seen in cirrhosis, but they do not specifically indicate advanced stages.
D) Incorrect. Mild splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) and weight loss can occur in cirrhosis, but they are not as indicative of advanced disease as the combination of spider angiomas, jaundice, and ascites.