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What does a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) typically indicate in the context of liver disease?
What does a prolonged prothrombin time (PT) typically indicate in the context of liver disease?
- Low bilirubin levels
- Impaired liver synthetic function (correct)
- Excessive bile production
- Normal clotting function
Which viral marker typically indicates immunity to hepatitis B following successful vaccination?
Which viral marker typically indicates immunity to hepatitis B following successful vaccination?
- Anti-HBc IgG
- HBsAg
- HBeAg
- Anti-HBs (correct)
What is the primary cause of jaundice in individuals with viral hepatitis?
What is the primary cause of jaundice in individuals with viral hepatitis?
- Increased urea production
- Decreased albumin synthesis
- Reduced liver enzyme activity
- Increased bilirubin production (correct)
Which condition is a significant and common complication associated with chronic hepatitis B or C infection?
Which condition is a significant and common complication associated with chronic hepatitis B or C infection?
In cases of viral hepatitis, which enzyme is most frequently found to be elevated in laboratory tests?
In cases of viral hepatitis, which enzyme is most frequently found to be elevated in laboratory tests?
Which hepatitis virus is associated with the highest mortality rate among pregnant women?
Which hepatitis virus is associated with the highest mortality rate among pregnant women?
A patient with liver disease has a prolonged prothrombin time. What direct consequence of this is most concerning?
A patient with liver disease has a prolonged prothrombin time. What direct consequence of this is most concerning?
If a patient tests positive for anti-HBs after a hepatitis B vaccination, what does this result indicate?
If a patient tests positive for anti-HBs after a hepatitis B vaccination, what does this result indicate?
Besides liver damage, what other significant physiological process is directly affected by increased bilirubin production in viral hepatitis?
Besides liver damage, what other significant physiological process is directly affected by increased bilirubin production in viral hepatitis?
Why does chronic hepatitis B or C often lead to cirrhosis?
Why does chronic hepatitis B or C often lead to cirrhosis?
In viral hepatitis, why is ALT a more specific marker of liver damage than other enzymes found in the blood?
In viral hepatitis, why is ALT a more specific marker of liver damage than other enzymes found in the blood?
What unique risk do pregnant women face with hepatitis E compared to non-pregnant individuals?
What unique risk do pregnant women face with hepatitis E compared to non-pregnant individuals?
What is the underlying mechanism that connects impaired liver synthetic function, prolonged prothrombin time, and increased risk of bleeding in liver disease?
What is the underlying mechanism that connects impaired liver synthetic function, prolonged prothrombin time, and increased risk of bleeding in liver disease?
If a patient presents with jaundice, elevated ALT, and a history of international travel, which type of hepatitis is most likely, and what initial test would confirm your suspicion?
If a patient presents with jaundice, elevated ALT, and a history of international travel, which type of hepatitis is most likely, and what initial test would confirm your suspicion?
In chronic hepatitis C infection leading to cirrhosis, what mechanism primarily contributes to portal hypertension and its complications?
In chronic hepatitis C infection leading to cirrhosis, what mechanism primarily contributes to portal hypertension and its complications?
Why is it important to differentiate between various types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E) regarding prognosis and management strategies?
Why is it important to differentiate between various types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E) regarding prognosis and management strategies?
How does an acute hepatitis A infection differ from a chronic hepatitis B infection in terms of long-term liver damage and risk of cirrhosis?
How does an acute hepatitis A infection differ from a chronic hepatitis B infection in terms of long-term liver damage and risk of cirrhosis?
In a liver transplant candidate with cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, what is the key consideration to prevent recurrence of the virus post-transplantation?
In a liver transplant candidate with cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, what is the key consideration to prevent recurrence of the virus post-transplantation?
Considering the possible complications of chronic viral hepatitis, what monitoring strategy is most important for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Considering the possible complications of chronic viral hepatitis, what monitoring strategy is most important for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Flashcards
Prolonged PT in liver disease
Prolonged PT in liver disease
Prolonged prothrombin time in liver disease suggests impaired liver synthetic function.
Viral marker for Hepatitis B immunity
Viral marker for Hepatitis B immunity
Anti-HBc IgG indicates immunity to hepatitis B due to previous infection.
Cause of jaundice in viral hepatitis
Cause of jaundice in viral hepatitis
Jaundice in viral hepatitis results from increased bilirubin production.
Complication of chronic hepatitis B/C
Complication of chronic hepatitis B/C
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Enzyme elevated in viral hepatitis
Enzyme elevated in viral hepatitis
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Hepatitis with highest mortality in pregnancy
Hepatitis with highest mortality in pregnancy
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Study Notes
- Prolonged prothrombin time (PT) in liver disease indicates impaired liver synthetic function.
- Anti-HBc IgG is the viral marker that indicates immunity to hepatitis B due to vaccination.
- Jaundice in viral hepatitis occurs due to increased bilirubin production.
- Cirrhosis is a significant complication of chronic hepatitis B or C infection.
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is the enzyme most commonly elevated in viral hepatitis.
- Hepatitis E has the highest mortality rate in pregnant women among hepatitis viruses.
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