QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Hep B. Answer: blood, sexual contact, vaginally during delivery
vaccine
asymptomatic
adequate nutrition needed / NO alcohol
◉ Hep C. Answer: blood, saliva, tears, semen
no dietary recommendations
baby boomers get this the most
◉ Hep D. Answer: only occurs if you already have Hep. B
no dietary recommendations
risk factor: IV drug use
◉ Hep E. Answer: self-limiting, enterically transmitted
risk factors: travel to tropical areas
avoid drinking water and avoid
uncooked fruits and veggies
, no vaccine
◉ Fatty Liver. Answer: avoid over nutrition - high fat - high fructose -
weight loss w/out skipping meals
mist common cause: alcohol - obesity - some medications -
parenteral nutrition
liver disease ---> impairs protein synthesis ---> most affected is the
immune system
◉ Cirrhosis. Answer: protein and energy malnutrition common, soft,
low-fiber, sodium and fluid restriction
chronic disease
◉ Esophageal varices. Answer: soft diet
◉ Ascities. Answer: sodium retention -- cannot use actual weight
because of the fluid, need to find another way to weigh these pts
◉ Gall Bladder Risk and Diet. Answer: occlusion can lead to ---> liver
problems / failure or pancreatitis