Exam 2- hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
hepatitis is what
A
inflammation of liver
2
Q
what causes hepatitis
A
systemic viral infection- Hep A, Hep B, Hep C
alcohol, drugs, chemicals
3
Q
S/S of hepatitis
A
asymptomatic
elevated LFTs
4
Q
Stages of hepatitis
A
prodromal- highly tranmissible
icteric- jaundice, tender
recover- 6/8 w after
5
Q
Hep A
A
*food-borne, parental, sexual
does NOT lead to chronic hepatitis
ask about international travel
6
Q
Hep B
A
*parental (IV drug users), sexual
insidious onset
can lead to chronic (10%)
vaccine available
7
Q
Hep C
A
parental, sexual
insidious onset
develops into chronic (80%) and heptocellular carcinoma
NO vaccine
8
Q
Hep B vaccine classes
A
- interferons
- nucleoside analogs
9
Q
Hep C tx
A
direct-acting antiviral therapy
10
Q
g/day of tylenol for chronic hepatitis patient
A
2 mg/day
