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What was the offending agent in a total of 3407 cases of acute viral hepatitis nationwide in 2017?
What was the offending agent in a total of 3407 cases of acute viral hepatitis nationwide in 2017?
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (correct)
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
- Influenza virus
- Hepatitis A virus (HAV)
What factor has influenced the rates of viral hepatitis C (HCV) in recent years?
What factor has influenced the rates of viral hepatitis C (HCV) in recent years?
- Increased access to healthcare
- Decreased opioid use
- The opioid crisis (correct)
- Improved sanitation measures
What is the estimated number of people living with HCV infection in the United States?
What is the estimated number of people living with HCV infection in the United States?
- 2.4 million (correct)
- 500,000
- 10 million
- 1 million
What has contributed to the overall decrease in hepatitis B virus (HBV) rates since 1990?
What has contributed to the overall decrease in hepatitis B virus (HBV) rates since 1990?
What percentage of viral hepatitis cases is estimated to go unreported?
What percentage of viral hepatitis cases is estimated to go unreported?
During which phase of infectious hepatitis will patients experience jaundice and dark urine?
During which phase of infectious hepatitis will patients experience jaundice and dark urine?
Which virus is responsible for causing Hepatitis A?
Which virus is responsible for causing Hepatitis A?
How is Hepatitis A primarily transmitted?
How is Hepatitis A primarily transmitted?
What percentage of clinical hepatitis cases in the United States does the HAV account for?
What percentage of clinical hepatitis cases in the United States does the HAV account for?
What are some symptoms experienced during the preicteric or prodromal phase of infectious hepatitis?
What are some symptoms experienced during the preicteric or prodromal phase of infectious hepatitis?
What is recommended for individuals traveling to developing countries with poor sanitation conditions and insufficient time to get the hepatitis A vaccine?
What is recommended for individuals traveling to developing countries with poor sanitation conditions and insufficient time to get the hepatitis A vaccine?
What is an important aspect of treatment during the acute stage of hepatitis A?
What is an important aspect of treatment during the acute stage of hepatitis A?
How should the nurse assist the patient and family in managing hepatitis A?
How should the nurse assist the patient and family in managing hepatitis A?
What is necessary to stimulate appetite in a patient with hepatitis A who often has an aversion to food?
What is necessary to stimulate appetite in a patient with hepatitis A who often has an aversion to food?
When is management of hepatitis A usually done according to the text?
When is management of hepatitis A usually done according to the text?
