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A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis D. What other form of Hepatitis must they also have?
A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis D. What other form of Hepatitis must they also have?
- Hepatitis B (correct)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis E
- Hepatitis C
A patient presents with jaundice, dark urine, and abdominal pain. Which lab values would the nurse expect to be elevated?
A patient presents with jaundice, dark urine, and abdominal pain. Which lab values would the nurse expect to be elevated?
- Potassium, Sodium, and Chloride
- BUN, Creatinine, and GFR
- ALT, AST, and Bilirubin (correct)
- CBC, ESR, and CRP
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for Hepatitis A and E?
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for Hepatitis A and E?
- Contaminated food and water (correct)
- Blood transfusion
- Unprotected sexual intercourse
- Sharing of needles
Which activity does NOT put the patient at risk for contracting viral hepatitis?
Which activity does NOT put the patient at risk for contracting viral hepatitis?
Which of the following chronic conditions can result from long-term, untreated Hepatitis?
Which of the following chronic conditions can result from long-term, untreated Hepatitis?
Flashcards
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus or toxic substances.
Hepatitis A & E Transmission
Hepatitis A & E Transmission
Hepatitis A and E are transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated water.
Hepatitis B, C, & D Transmission
Hepatitis B, C, & D Transmission
Hepatitis B, C, and D are transmitted through blood and bodily fluids.
Hepatitis Vaccines
Hepatitis Vaccines
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Complications of Chronic Hepatitis
Complications of Chronic Hepatitis
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Study Notes
- Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver.
- Hepatitis is typically caused by a virus, hepatotoxic medications, or chemicals.
Types and Spread of Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A and E spread via the fecal-oral route, like through contaminated water.
- Hepatitis B, C, and D spread through blood and bodily fluids.
- Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B.
- There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis D can only occur with the presence of hepatitis B.
- Getting the hepatitis B vaccine prevents hepatitis D.
Complications and Risk Factors
- Chronic hepatitis may lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
- Risk factors include IV drug use, body piercings, tattoos, high-risk sexual practices, and travel to underdeveloped countries.
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
- Signs and symptoms include fever, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes).
- Additional signs and symptoms include clay-colored stools, dark urine, abdominal pain, and arthralgia (joint pain).
- Abnormal labs include elevated ALT, AST, and bilirubin levels.
- Diagnosis is confirmed via serological testing.
- Serological testing checks for the presence of antibodies related to different types of viral hepatitis.
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