Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Hepatitis A presents with _____ pain

Hint: location

Hepatitis B serology: HbsAg _____ Anti-HBs -ve Anti-HBc -ve = susceptible

Patients with hepatitis A should excluded from work, school, or nursery _____ after onset of jaundice or 7 days after symptom onset if no history of jaundice

Hint: time

Hepatitis A serology with -ve HAV-IgM & +ve HAV-IgG indicates _____ or immunity

Complications of chronic hepatitis B include _____ which can progress into hepatocellular carcinoma

If an outbreak of hepatitis A is suspected or the patient is a food handler, then _____

Hepatitis B serology: HbsAg _____ Anti-HBs -ve Anti-HBc IgG +ve = Chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis B serology: HbsAg _____ Anti-HBs +ve Anti-HBc +ve = previous infection

Hepatitis A icteric phase lasts _____ & presents with jaundice, cholestasis & ± pruritus

Hint: time range

Hepatitis A usually lasts < _____

Hint: time