Hepatitis B Flashcards

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What happens to most infected clients of Hepatitis B?

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Most infected clients recover and develop immunity.

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Can asymptomatic carriers of Hepatitis B infect others?

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Yes, others can become carriers and infect others even though asymptomatic.

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Liver enlargement and congestion

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The liver becomes enlarged and congested with inflammatory cells, lymphocytes, and fluid after exposure to causative agents.

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Lobular pattern change

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The normal lobular pattern of the liver becomes distorted.

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Mode of transmission: Sharing personal items.

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Sharing items such as razors and toothbrushes used by an infected person is a mode of transmission.

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Mode of transmission: Transplacental.

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Transplacental transmission occurs from mother to baby.

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Assess the patient for subjective complaints.

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Examples include malaise, fatigue, nausea, anorexia, and RUQ abdomen pain.

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Assess objective data in patients.

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Examples include baseline weight, vomiting, urine color, and jaundice.

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Blood test - HbsAg

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A blood test for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) is used in diagnostic investigations.

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Alanine aminotransaminase

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An increase in alanine aminotransaminase levels can indicate liver damage.