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definition of hepatitis
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Inflammation of the live caused by,a toxin, a drug, or an infectious agent
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If the serology (lab) is negative for hepatitis can the patient still have hepatitis?
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Yes
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Which viruses are know to cause hepatitis?
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CMV, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes virus, coxsackie virus, rubella virus
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No viral infectious agents that can cause Hepatitis are?
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amebic infiltration and Lyme disease
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Acute Hepatitis is defined as ...
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inflammation of cellular damage, complete regeneration and resolution possible
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How long does acute hepatitis usually last?
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less than 6 months but can be fatal
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What is chronic hepatits?
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long standing damage, permanent structual damages
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Chronic hepatitis usually leads to ...
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cirrhosis with fibrous tissue, scars and nodules and also can lead to liver faliure
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Hepatitis A is defined as acute or chronic?
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acute (infectious hepatitis)
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Hepatitis B can be spread by what pathogen?
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blood (serum hepatitis)
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How can Hepatitis C be contracted?
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through the use of IV's, needles with the use of crack and cocaince addicts
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What type of hepatitis is associated with Hepatitis D?
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Hep B
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Hepatitis E is contracted how?
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fecal oral route
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how is Hep G transmitted?
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prarenterally and sexually
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Are most hepatitis cases associated with symptoms?
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No, most with hepatitis are asymptomatic
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What is jaundice?
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jaundice occurs when there is too much bilirubin circulating in the blood
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What color is associated with jaundice?
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yellow
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Where can you see the yellow color on the body associated with jaundice?
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sclera, palpebral conjuctive, hard palate, undersurface of tongue, skin
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how much bile is produced in a day?
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700-120mls
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how do we get jaundice?
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through the synthesis and secretion of bile
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bilirubin is formed from what?
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the breakdown of RBC's
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bilirubin elevated blood levels can be caused by?
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increased production of bile, decreased secretion from liver, decrease liver uptake of bile, blockage of bile ducts
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jaundice occurs when the concentration is how many times more than the normal levels?
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3 time more than the normal levels
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what lab would you draw to determine jaundice?
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total and direct bili
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a total and direct bili results what?
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the origin of jaundice and measures the quantity in the blood
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is an indirect bili conjugated or unconjugated?
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unconjugated
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isa direct bili conjugated or unconjugated?
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conjugated
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Hemolytic (prehepatic) jaundice is formed where in comparison to the liver?
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before the liver
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Hepatocellular (hepatic) jaundice is formed where in comparison to the liver?
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in the cells of the liver
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Obstructive (posthepatic) jaundice is formed where in comparison to the liver?
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it can't get out of the liver
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