liver conditions

Question 1

do people with viral hepatitis recover

Answer 1

most

Question 2

treatment for acute hepatitis

Answer 2

no specific treatment, BUT avoid alcohol, use antihistimines for pruritus and antibiotics for N/V

Question 3

which hep is fecal-oral, sexual?

Answer 3

A

Question 4

which hep is blood and bodily fluids?

Answer 4

B, C

Question 5

S/Sx of prodromal hepatitis phase (phase 1)

Answer 5

anorexia, decreased smell, lethargy, N/V/D, skin rash, constipation, malaise

Question 6

S/Sx phase 2 icteric hepatitis?

Answer 6

jaundice, pruritus (itching), anemia, tenderness,

Question 7

causes of liver cirrhosis

Answer 7

chronic viral hepatitis, ETOH liver disease, hemochromatosis (genetic iron deposits), fatty liver disease

Question 8

complications of cirrhosis

Answer 8

portal hypertension, peripheral edema, hepatorenal syndrome, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy (buildup of ammonia in blood)

Question 9

cirrhosis treatment

Answer 9

transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (tips), treatment for other comps depend on comp, generally though avoid ETOH, high fiber, low fat and protein, PPIs, rest, bleeding risk etc

transplant

Question 10

encephalopathy treatment

Answer 10

monitor mental staus, neuro exam

Question 11

which hep doesnt have vaccine

Answer 11

c