Hepatitis Flashcards
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Hepatitis
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- inflammation of the liver
- impedes processes and function of the liver
- prevalent throughout the world
- acute or chronic
- mild or life threatening
2
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Hepatitis generally results from…
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underlying infectious agent or virus
3
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Hepatitis inflammatory process
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- damages hepatic cells
- disrupts liver function
4
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What causes Hepatitis
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- virus, toxin, other pathogen*
- alcohol or drug abuse
5
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Risk Factors of Hepatitis
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- autoimmune disorders
- alcoholism
- contaminated food, water
- infected blood
- sexual contact with contaminated blood, body fluids
6
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Can manifest with…
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no or nonspecific symptoms OR debilitating symptoms
7
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Incubation Phase
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- usually asymptomatic for acute hepatitis
- HBeAg in blood indicates high degree of HBV infection
- As incubation progresses, HBeAg appears
8
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What are the 3 phases after the incubation phase?
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- Prodromal Phase
- Icteric Phase
- Convalescent Phase
9
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Prodromal Phase
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occurs between exposure to virus and appearance of clinical manifestations
- jaundice
- nausea
- vomiting
- malaise
- fatigue
- mild RUQ pain
- fever
10
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Icteric Phase
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beings 5 to 10 days after initial symptoms manifest
11
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Convalescent Phase
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follows 2 to 3 weeks of acute illness
12
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Tx of Hepatitis
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- primarily supportive
- proper nutrition (may need to increase protein)
- avoid alcohol
*Most clients with acute hepatitis recover without pharm tx
13
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Client Education
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- prevention
- long term management
- address risky behaviors
14
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What shows extent of liver impairment
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- ALT
- ALP
- LDH
- AST
- GGT
- Serum bilirubin
- Liver biopsy
15
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Medications available
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- vaccines
- immune globulin
- interferon alpha
- antiretroviral drugs
