Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, USA
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
After this activity, the participant will be able to evaluate indications for early liver transplantation for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis.
QUESTION 1
A 55-year-old man with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted to the hospital for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. He has a history of ascites and continues to drink alcohol. Based on this study, what is his expected 3-year survival following early liver transplant?
- A. 26%
- B. 48%
- C. 78%
- D. 100%
2. Based on this article, what risk factor was associated with increased post-transplant mortality in patients treated with early liver transplant for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis?
- A. Sobriety from alcohol post-transplant
- B. White race/ethnicity
- C. Psychiatric medication prescription
- D. First (as compared to prior) decompensation
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of liver decompensation?
- A. Ascites
- B. Bleeding esophageal varices
- C. Hepatic encephalopathy
- D. Hyponatremia
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