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Question 1

McBurney’s point

Answer 1

Appendix pain spot

Question 2

Hepatitis A

Answer 2

self-limiting –can cause a mild flu-like illness and jaundice. In acute cases can cause acute liver failure. Primarily transferred thru the fecal-oral

Question 3

Hepatitis B

Answer 3

bodily fluid & blood-borne pathogen that can cause either acute or chronic hepatitis. Perinatal transmission is most common mode of

Question 4

Hepatitis C

Answer 4

blood-borne pathogen causes a type of hepatitis that can result in both acute illness as well as chronic infection. Highest risk with IV drug use and high risk sexual behaviors

Question 5

Hepatitis D

Answer 5

similar route of transmission as HBV & only affects those with HBV.

HDV is uncommon in the United States

Question 6

Hepatitis E

Answer 6

transmitted by oral-fecalroute and usual mode of transmission is contaminated water, usually found in developing countries.

Question 7

HEPATITIS patho

Answer 7

Acute phase:
1-6months
max infectivity
may have hepato/slenomegaly

Convalescent phase:
malaise

Question 8

Asterixis

Answer 8

tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended, sometimes said to resemble a bird flapping its wings

Question 9

ast range

Answer 9

5-40u/L

Question 10

alt range

Answer 10

7-56 units per liter

Question 11

Acute pancreatitis risk factor

Answer 11

middle aged

african americans

mot common cause gallstones, alcoholism
smoking

Question 12

Acute pancreatitis presentation

Answer 12

sudden paiin
LUQ aggravated by eating

grey turner spots

cullens sign- blue periumbilical