A Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy Is Being Assessed According to the Adapted

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient has marked somnolence, psychomotor agitation, and his speech is difficult to understand. At which stage of the disease is the patient?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Medial Preoptic Area

A region in the hypothalamus involved in regulating sexual behavior, temperature control, and sleep.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobes implicated in emotion processing, memory, and decision-making.

Lordosis

A natural curvature of the spine in the lower back or neck region, which can become excessively pronounced due to various conditions.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, attention, and the regulation of movement.