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Which of the following is NOT a complication of acute hepatitis?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is the best preventive measure against hepatitis A and E?
What is the role of subcutaneous interferon alpha in the treatment of acute viral hepatitis?
What is the role of subcutaneous interferon alpha in the treatment of acute viral hepatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom in the prodromal phase of acute hepatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom in the prodromal phase of acute hepatitis?
Which of these is the MOST characteristic sign of the icteric phase of acute hepatitis?
Which of these is the MOST characteristic sign of the icteric phase of acute hepatitis?
What is the typical duration of the recovery phase for hepatitis A and E?
What is the typical duration of the recovery phase for hepatitis A and E?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of acute hepatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of acute hepatitis?
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