NSG 430 Acute Hepatitis (Complete And Verified Study material) (14pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Hepatitis is inflammation of the: Answer Liver 2. Hepatitis causes: Answer -Viral (most common) -> A, B, C, D, E -Alcohol -Medications -Chemicals -Autoimmune diseases -Metabolic abnormalities 3. Hepatitis A virus: Answer -Mild to acute liver failure -Not chronic -Vaccination reduces incidence -Fecal-oral -> RNA virus transmitted -Poor hygiene-hand washing -Contaminated food or drinking water 4. Hepatitis A is a self: Answer limiting infection -can cause a mild flu-like illness and jaundice 5. Severe cases of hepatitis A can cause: Answer acute liver failure 6. Hepatitis A does not result in: