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Medicine Hepatic encephalopathy & hepatic failure dabec9b2

Hepatic encephalopathy is aggravated by all except?

A
Hyperkalemia
B
Anemia
C
Hypothyroidism
D
Barbiturates
High-Yield Explanation
Hypokalemia is seen with overzealous use of diuretics and this will lead to dehydration and increased hepatic encephalopathy. Anemia associated with Gl bleeding worsens hepatic encephalopathy Constipation in hypothyroidism will worsen hepatic encephalopathy by increasing bacterial load. Drugs like barbiturates and antipsychotics worsen hepatic encephalopathy

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