Liver: Hepatitis Flashcards
What is the mode of transmission for hep a
oral fecal contaminations
what interventions/teaching should we do for pt
good handwashing
vaccine since 1955
what is the mode of transmission of hep b
mom to baby if mom infected
needle sticks
body fluids - semen, vaginal secretions, saliva, blood
what vaccine is required starting at birth
hep b vaccine
how many hep b vaccines will a pt get
3
what is the mode of transmission for hep c
sharing contaminated needles, high-risk sexual behavior, blood transfusions before 1992
why is hep c so dangerous and hard to treat
there is a 15-20 yr delay from infection and manifestations of liver damage
Hep c sits _____ in the liver and comes _______ years later
dormant
alive
what causes drug induced hepatitis
acetaminophen
how many mg of acetaminophen can we have per day
4000mg
what can cause liver failure
cirrhosis
hep b & c
fatty liver disease
drug induced
what s&s will we see with liver failure
liver enzymes abnormal
AST
ALT
PT
Albumin
Bilirubin
Ammonia level - hepatic encephalopathy
what are the two labs that are big indicators of liver failure
ALT
AST
what is cirrhosis
scar tissue in liver
what is the #1 cause of cirrhosis
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
