hepatitis Flashcards
an inflammatory condition of the liver
hepatitis
the liver is located in the ___ area of the abdomen
upper right
functions of the liver
bile production
filter toxins
excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and protein
activation of enzymes
storage of glycogen, minerals, and vitamins
synthesis of blood protein
synthesis of clotting factors
a type of hepatitis wherein the body makes antibodies against the liver tissue
autoimmune hepatitis
5 types of viral hepatitis
hepatitis a
hepatitis b
hepatitis c
hepatitis d
hepatitis e
this type of viral hepatitis is acute but is particularly dangerous in pregnant women
hepatitis e
this type of viral hepatitis is most commonly transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from an infected person
hepatitis a
this type of viral hepatitis is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids
hepatitis b
this type of viral hepatitis is transmitted through direct contact with body fluids
hepatitis c
this type of viral hepatitis is transmitted through direct contact
hepatitis d
hepatitis D is also called
delta hepatitis
in hepatitis D, HDV can’t multiply without the presence of
hepatitis B
this type of viral hepatitis is a waterborne disease
hepatitis e
causes of noninfectious hepatitis
alcohol and other toxins
autoimmune system response
hepatitis due to excessive alcohol consumption is called
alcoholic hepatitis
signs and symptoms of hepatits
fatigue
dark urine
pale stool
abdominal pain
loss of appetite
unexpected weight loss
yellow skin and eyes
how is hepatitis diagnosed
history and physical exam
liver function tests
blood tests
ultrasound
liver biopsy
an abdominal ultrasound can reveal
fluid in the abdomen
liver damage or enlargement
liver tumors
gallbladder abnormalities
treatment for hepatitis a
doesn’t require a treatment
treatment for acute hepatitis b
doesn’t require a treatment
treatment for chronic hepatits b
antiviral medications
treatment for both acute and chronic hepatitis c
antiviral medications
treatment for hepatitis d
no treatment exists
alpha interferon
treatment for hepatitis e
no treatment exists
