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metabolic functions of the liver
carb metabolism
fat metabolism
protein production
detox
clotting
secretory functions of the liver
bile production
bilirubin
Vascular functions of the liver
blood filtration
reservoir
storage functions of the liver
glycogen
vitamins
minerals
fatty acids
amino acids
what is the exocrine function of the pancreas
digestion through production and release of enzymes
endocrine function of the pancreas
,insulin & glucagon
does the gallbladder store or produce bile
stores
normal range for AST
0-35
normal range for ALT
4-36
normal range for alk phosphatase
30 -120
normal range for amylase
30-220
normal range for lipase
0-160
normal range for total bilirubin
0.3 - 1
normal range for albumin
3.5-5
normal range for ammonia
10-80 mcg/dL
what liver values are elevated in pancreatic inflammation
amylase and lipase
, what liver values are elevated in liver
inflammation/damage
AST
ALT
Diagnostics for the liver and pancreas
ERCP
Cholangiography
Liver Biopsy
what is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP)?
fiberoptic endoscopy that can retrieve gallstones, dilate
strictures, and biopsy
what are nursing considerations with ERCP
NPO until gag reflex returns
monitor for s/s of perforation, infection, and pancreatitis
what is a cholangiography
Needle passed into liver into bile duct and contrast
injected directly into biliary system
what is the most definitive approach to identify intensity
& degree of liver infection
liver biopsy
nursing considerations with liver biospy
monitor for bleeding
right side lying post procedure
what is hepatitis