CMN 577 Module 1 Men's Health, Hepatitis, and HIV Practice Questions with Answers

Where is Hepatitis A often Contracted? Through contaminated food and water How is Hepatitis A treated? No specific treatment.. Virus is self-limiting. Pt needs supportive care. What primary prevention strategy can be used for Hepatitis A? Vaccination * 2 vaccines given 6 mons apart* *recommended for all pts 12mo and older* If a patient has been exposed to hepatitis A, what can we do to treat them? 12mo-40yr: 1 step Hep A vaccine 40yr: Hep B immunoglobulin within 2wks of exposure to be effective ****75 y, immunocompromised, 12mo, allergy to vaccine, chronic liver disease: GIVE immune globulin (IG)**** What is some important teaching to tell a patient who has been exposed to HEP A? Once a patient has Hepatitis A, they will continue to produce antibodies AGAINST Hepatitis A, therefore having lifelong protection against recurrence. How is Hepatitis C contracted? "Circulation" through contact with an infected person's blood. Ex. blood transfusions, and needle sticks. Common in: "IV Drug Users" Is there a vaccination for Hepatitis C? No What population is at an increased risk for being infected with Hepatitis C? -Anyone who has EVER used illegal injectable drugs [even once, years ago counts] -Baby boomers [born between ] -Anyone who received clotting factors prior to 1987 -hx or currently on long term hemodialysis -Recipients of solid organ transplants/blood transfusions prior to 1992 -Elevated liver function tests -Children born to mothers who are Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) positivethe children should not be tested before the age of 18 months as there may be maternal antibodies present prior to that age 50 to 85% of population w/chronic HCV infection develop cirrhosis, hepatocellular cancer, or death