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What are the clinical manifestations of the icteric phase of Hepatitis?
What are the clinical manifestations of the icteric phase of Hepatitis?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for chronic hepatitis?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for chronic hepatitis?
Which diagnostic exam is used for Hepatitis Profile?
Which diagnostic exam is used for Hepatitis Profile?
What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?
What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?
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Which mode of transmission is associated with Hepatitis A?
Which mode of transmission is associated with Hepatitis A?
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Which type of Hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?
Which type of Hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?
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What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
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What are the clinical manifestations of the preicteric phase of Hepatitis?
What are the clinical manifestations of the preicteric phase of Hepatitis?
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Which diagnostic exam is used to assess Hepatitis Profile?
Which diagnostic exam is used to assess Hepatitis Profile?
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What is a recommended nursing intervention for chronic hepatitis B?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for chronic hepatitis B?
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Study Notes
Clinical Manifestations of Hepatitis
- The icteric phase of Hepatitis is characterized by clinical manifestations such as jaundice, dark urine, and clay-colored stools.
- The preicteric phase of Hepatitis is characterized by clinical manifestations such as anorexia, fatigue, malaise, and low-grade fever.
Hepatitis Profile
- The diagnostic exam used to assess Hepatitis Profile is a series of blood tests, including HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc, and HBeAg.
- The Hepatitis Profile is used to diagnose and monitor the progression of Hepatitis.
Modes of Transmission
- Hepatitis B is transmitted through percutaneous (through the skin) or mucous membrane exposure to infected blood, semen, or other body fluids.
- Hepatitis A is associated with the fecal-oral route of transmission, often through contaminated food or water.
- Hepatitis C is transmitted through percutaneous (through the skin) or mucous membrane exposure to infected blood, often through shared needles or equipment.
Types of Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B is also known as serum hepatitis.
Nursing Interventions
- A recommended nursing intervention for chronic hepatitis is to provide education on disease management, nutrition, and stress management to promote overall health and well-being.
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Test your knowledge on diseases and conditions such as cholera, hepatitis, tetanus, meningitis, rabies, cancer, and more. This quiz covers a range of medical topics relevant to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.