Viral Hepatitis Screening and Vaccination Quiz
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What is the purpose of testing (Anti-HCV) and (HBs Ag) every six months for patients infected with viral hepatitis?

  • To monitor the effectiveness of antiviral medications
  • To ensure timely treatment for hepatitis-related complications
  • To screen for chronic hepatitis and liver cancer (correct)
  • To detect acute hepatitis infections
  • What is the significance of the prevalence of test positivity for hepatitis B antibodies in thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions?

  • It determines the need for immediate vaccination
  • It reflects the patient's immune response to blood transfusions
  • It indicates the effectiveness of antiviral treatment
  • It highlights the risk of chronic hepatitis and liver cancer (correct)
  • What is the recommended action for unvaccinated thalassemia patients regarding the hepatitis B vaccine?

  • Monitoring for acute hepatitis symptoms
  • Providing full doses of the hepatitis B vaccine (correct)
  • Immediate administration of antiviral medications
  • Encouraging natural immunity development
  • What action is recommended if the antibody level in thalassemia patients who completed the hepatitis B vaccine doses is less than 10 mIU/ml?

    <p>Repeat full doses of the vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is routine screening for hepatitis B recommended for thalassemia patients?

    <p>To prevent chronic hepatitis and liver cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of screening dialysis patients for viral hepatitis types B and C?

    <p>To prevent infection with type B by vaccinating those who are negative for type B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it preferable to allocate three to four devices for people who are not infected with viral hepatitis?

    <p>To ensure a lower risk of infection transmission between patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of the viral hepatitis B & C screen for hemodialysis patients?

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

    What tests are performed for patients infected with viral hepatitis B and C?

    <p>(HBs Ag) monthly for hepatitis B and (Anti-HCV) every six months for hepatitis C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for a patient to be transferred from one device to another?

    <p>Confirmation that the patient has been examined</p> Signup and view all the answers

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