GI jeopardy Flashcards
What is the first phase of hepatitis infection?
- incubation
What phase of hepatitis infection NEVER happens in Hep A infection?
- chronic
What lab test stays elevated in Hep B carries?
- surface antigen?
What hepatitis virus is the only one encoded in viral DNA?
- Hep B
What is the best treatment for Hep A?
- Supportive care
Viral hepatitis causes liver injury via this mechanism.
- host inflammatory response
What lab titer is positive in those immunized against Hep B?
- HbsAb
What is the route of administration of Hep E?
- Fecal oral
What hepatitis treatment is known for having severe side effects?
- interferon
What is the first line medication for treating hepatic encephalopathy?
- lactulose
What is the only cure for liver cirrhosis?
- liver transplant
What disease should you be concerned for in a cirrhotic patient presenting with abdominal pain and fever?
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)
This is the term for the syndrome of renal failure in a patient with liver failure.
- hepatorenal syndrome
What stage of hepatic encephalopathy includes cerebral edema?
- Stage 4
What colon disease has a high association with PSC?
- ulcerative colitis