Symptoms of Acute Hepatitis Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a complication of acute hepatitis?

  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Myelitis and neuropathy
  • Cerebrovascular accident (correct)
  • What is the significance of prolonged prothrombin time (PT) in acute hepatitis?

  • It indicates severe liver damage and correlates with prognosis (correct)
  • It is a reliable indicator of anicteric hepatitis
  • It suggests cholestasis
  • It is a sign of acute fulminant hepatitis
  • Which of the following is the recommended treatment for pruritus associated with cholestatic hepatitis?

  • Bile salt sequestering agent (cholestyramine) (correct)
  • Liver transplantation
  • Subcutaneous interferon alpha
  • High calorie diet
  • Which of the following is the best preventive measure against hepatitis A and E?

    <p>Improvement in sanitation and safe drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of subcutaneous interferon alpha in the treatment of acute viral hepatitis?

    <p>It reduces the rate of chronicity in acute HCV infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom in the prodromal phase of acute hepatitis?

    <p>Pruritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is the MOST characteristic sign of the icteric phase of acute hepatitis?

    <p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of the recovery phase for hepatitis A and E?

    <p>1-2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common sign of acute hepatitis?

    <p>Clubbing of fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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