Hepatitis Flashcards
1
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Health promotion of hepatitis
A
a. Vaccine
b. Infection control
c. Good hand hygiene
2
Q
Hep A
A
short term: a few weeks
3
Q
Hep A route
A
fecal to oral route
4
Q
Hep A route examples
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- Contaminated seafood
- Drinking contaminated water
- Not sharing utensils
- Contact with infected stool
5
Q
Hep B/C
A
long term infection
both blood related
cannot donate blood; both contagious
6
Q
Hep B transmission
A
- Blood transmission thru unprotected sex
- Babies born with infected mothers
- Highly contagious
7
Q
Hep C transmission
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- Substance abuse; all blood related
- Tattoos; piercing
- Sexual contact
8
Q
Hepatitis expected findings
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i. Fatigue
ii. Nausea
iii. Adnominal p!; fever; vomiting
iv. Dark urine
v. Clay colored stool
vi. Jaundice
9
Q
Lab tests for A &C
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Positive antibody tests
10
Q
Lab tests for B
A
surface antigens
11
Q
LFTs will be elevated
A
ALT
AST ALP
12
Q
Definite diagnosis
A
liver biopsy
13
Q
Hep patient care
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Blood & body fluid precautions
contact precautions
high carb; high calorie; lower fat/protein
