flashcards_hepatitis_a

Question 1

What is the primary supportive care for Hepatitis A?

Answer 1

Supportive care for pain, nausea, or itch as required.

Question 2

What medication should be avoided in Hepatitis A?

Answer 2

Paracetamol.

Question 3

Why should patients be assessed for co-infection with other hepatitis viruses in Hepatitis A?

Answer 3

Co-infection with other hepatitis viruses can complicate the clinical course.

Question 4

What action should be taken for close contacts of a Hepatitis A patient?

Answer 4

Close contacts should be vaccinated within 2 weeks of the onset of illness.

Question 5

What should unvaccinated patients with recent exposure to Hepatitis A receive?

Answer 5

Human normal intramuscular immunoglobulin (<12 months; history of chronic liver disease) or the hepatitis A vaccine (>12 months).

Question 6

Who should be notified in the case of a Hepatitis A diagnosis?

Answer 6

Notify the Health Protection Unit (HPU).