Hepatitis Flashcards
Hep A is most commonly spread through what
Food and water in developing countries with high rates of this
Prevention with Hep A
Travelers in developing countries should boil water, cook food thoroughly, and peel raw fruits and vegetables
S+S of Hep
Fever Fatigue Loss of appetitive N+v Abdominal pain Dark urine Light colored stools Joint pain Jaundice
Complications of Hepatitis:
Chronic hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Lever cancer
Diet for Hepatitis
High calorie High carb Mod to high protein Mod to low fare Supp vitamins
Vaccine for Hep A
Immune Globulin (IG)
Vaccine for Hep B
Immune globulin (HBIG)
How is Hep B spread
Through semen
Blood
Body fluids from an infected person
Hep C spread via
Blood from an infected person
Hep A spread via
Fecal oral
Hep A precautions
Contact
Hep C med used to reduce risk of chronic Hep
Interferon Alfa
Hep B and C precautions
Standard
Prevention
Healthy lifestyle
Safe sex
Avoiding drugs and alcohol
Safe food and water prep practices
Diagnostic Tests:
ALT ALP AST GGT Serum bilirubin Liver biopsy