Hepatitis Flashcards

1
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Health promotion of hepatitis

A

a. Vaccine
b. Infection control
c. Good hand hygiene

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Hep A

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short term: a few weeks

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3
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Hep A route

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fecal to oral route

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4
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Hep A route examples

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  1. Contaminated seafood
  2. Drinking contaminated water
  3. Not sharing utensils
  4. Contact with infected stool
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5
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Hep B/C

A

long term infection
both blood related
cannot donate blood; both contagious

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Hep B transmission

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  1. Blood transmission thru unprotected sex
  2. Babies born with infected mothers
  3. Highly contagious
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7
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Hep C transmission

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  1. Substance abuse; all blood related
  2. Tattoos; piercing
  3. Sexual contact
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8
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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

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9
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Lab tests for A &C

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Positive antibody tests

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10
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Lab tests for B

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surface antigens

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11
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LFTs will be elevated

A

ALT

AST ALP

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12
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Definite diagnosis

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liver biopsy

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13
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Hep patient care

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Blood & body fluid precautions
contact precautions
high carb; high calorie; lower fat/protein

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