Qs from our Recommended reading

We may see some of these on exam 3. Answers are in comments.

1.
Which of these symptoms suggests viral hepatitis?
a. dark urine and joint pain
b. decreased urine and flank pain
c. red-colored urine and perineal pain

2.
Common modes of transmission for hepatitis A include
a. blood-to-blood transmission.
b. maternal-baby transmission.
c. fecal-oral transmission.

3.
Which of these diet recommendations is appropriate for a patient who has hepatitis A?
a. "Eat small, frequent, high carbohydrate meals."
b. "Increase your intake of meats and other high protein foods."
c. "Eating fatty foods will decrease your nausea and anorexia."

4.
A patient has a positive anti-HBs. Which of these interpretations is accurate?
a. The patient has a past hepatitis infection.
b. The patient has a current hepatitis B infection.
c. The patient is immune to hepatitis B infection.

5.
Adverse effects of interferon alfa used to treat hepatitis B infection include
a. fever and chills.
b. tea-colored urine.
c. light-colored stools.

6.
Which of these workers should receive HBV vaccine?
a. hemodialysis nurse
b. genetics counselor
c. pediatric psychologist

7.
Which of the following increases an individual's risk of developing hepatitis C?
a. engaging in sex with multiple partners
b. multiple, recent blood transfusions
c. diagnosis of metastatic cancer several years ago

8.
Which of these patients should be assessed for evidence of hepatitis D?
a. a patient who has a history of hepatitis A
b. a patient who has hepatitis B infection
c. a patient who tested positive for hepatitis C

9.
The most common mode of transmission for hepatitis D is
a. perinatal.
b. sexual.
c. blood.

10.
A patient who recently traveled to Africa reports fever, anorexia, malaise, and arthralgia. Which of these types of hepatitis infections should you suspect?
a. A
b. B
c. E

11.
Patients who have chronic hepatitis infection should avoid
a. frequent exercise.
b. foods high in sugar.
c. alcoholic beverages.

12.
Which suggestion is appropriate for a patient who reports persistent nausea related to chronic hepatitis?
a. "Limit your daily fluid intake."
b. "Eat a healthy breakfast each day."
c. "Exercise before each meal."

13.
Which of these sexual precautions is recommended for a patient who is taking ribavirin and immune globulin?
a. "Engage in intercourse during menses to reduce the risk of disease transmission."
b. "Use two birth control methods simultaneously to reduce the risk of pregnancy."
c. "Use oral contraceptives on a daily basis to prevent birth defects."

14.
A new mother has chronic hepatitis infection. Which of these precautions will help reduce the child's exposure to the infected blood?
a. rotating the use of each breast during feedings
b. supplementing feedings with freshly squeezed orange juice
c. using a breast pump if the nipples become cracked