Health And Medicine- Viral Hepatitis Knowledge Test

42 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 178

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Health And Medicine- Viral Hepatitis Knowledge Test - Quiz

Viral Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver due to viral infection. Hepatotropic viruses such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are common causes. If you are studying medicine, you might know about this inflammation. Let's see how much knowledge do you have about this.

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1.

Which of the following statements about hepatitis A treatment is true?
- A.
  
  There is no treatment specific for hepatitis A
- B.
  
  Treatment should begin before symptom onset
- C.
  
  IV antiviral therapy should be administered
- D.
  
  Treatment can be discontinued once a patient has (+) IgG
2.

Which of the following confers PASSIVE immunity?
- A.
  
  Hepatitis A vaccine
- B.
  
  IgG
- C.
  
  Hepatitis B vaccine
- D.
  
  Hepatitis C vaccine
3.

A patient is flying to Peru next week, but he is not sure if he has ever received a vaccine for hepatitis A. Which of the following should he receive (choose all that apply)?
- A.
  
  Hepatitis A vaccine
- B.
  
  IgG
- C.
  
  IgM
4.

If a patient is positive for _____ Anti-HAV, this signifies that the patient currently has acute hepatitis A infection. (Answer is 3 letters)
5.

Which of the following patients would have positive IgG Anti-HBc? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  A 23-year old recovered from hepatitis A infection
- B.
  
  A 54 year old who has recovered from hepatitis B infection
- C.
  
  A 67 year old in phase 4 of hepatitis B infection
- D.
  
  A 78 year old in acute hepatitis B infection
6.

In which TWO phases of hepatitis B is liver damage occurring?
- A.
  
  Phase 1, 2
- B.
  
  Phase 3, 5
- C.
  
  Phase 2, 4
- D.
  
  Phase 2, 3
7.

For the following labs, which would be POSITIVE or ELEVATED in Phase 1 hepatitis B infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  HBeAg
- B.
  
  HBsAg
- C.
  
  IgG Anti-HBV
- D.
  
  IgM Anti-HBV
- E.
  
  Anti-HBe
- F.
  
  Anti-HBs
- G.
  
  HBV DNA
- H.
  
  ALT
8.

For the following labs, which would be POSITIVE or ELEVATED in Phase 2 hepatitis B infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  HBeAg
- B.
  
  HBsAg
- C.
  
  IgG Anti-HBV
- D.
  
  IgM Anti-HBV
- E.
  
  Anti-HBe
- F.
  
  Anti-HBs
- G.
  
  HBV DNA
- H.
  
  ALT
9.

For the following labs, which would be POSITIVE or ELEVATED in Phase 3 hepatitis B infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  HBeAg
- B.
  
  HBsAg
- C.
  
  IgG Anti-HBV
- D.
  
  IgM Anti-HBV
- E.
  
  Anti-HBe
- F.
  
  Anti-HBs
- G.
  
  HBV DNA
- H.
  
  ALT
10.

For the following labs, which would be POSITIVE or ELEVATED in Phase 4 hepatitis B infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  HBeAg
- B.
  
  HBsAg
- C.
  
  IgG Anti-HBV
- D.
  
  IgM Anti-HBV
- E.
  
  Anti-HBe
- F.
  
  Anti-HBs
- G.
  
  HBV DNA
- H.
  
  ALT
11.

For the following labs, which would be POSITIVE or ELEVATED in Phase 5 hepatitis B infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  HBeAg
- B.
  
  HBsAg
- C.
  
  IgG Anti-HBV
- D.
  
  IgM Anti-HBV
- E.
  
  Anti-HBe
- F.
  
  HBV DNA
- G.
  
  ALT
12.

Phase 1 Hepatitis B patients do not need to be treated, UNLESS _______________.
- A.
  
  They are younger than 30
- B.
  
  They are older than 30
- C.
  
  They have elevated ALTs
- D.
  
  They have extremely high levels of HBV DNA
13.

Phase 3 and Phase 5 hepatitis B patients do NOT need to continue treatment, UNLESS ______________.
- A.
  
  They are still HBsAg positive
- B.
  
  They have had hepatitis B infection for more than 10 years
- C.
  
  They are tolerating treatment very well
- D.
  
  They already have cirrhosis with any detectable virus
14.

Which of the following are considered first line for hepatitis B treatment? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  Pegylated Interferon
- B.
  
  Lamivudine
- C.
  
  Entecavir
- D.
  
  Adefovir
- E.
  
  Tenofovir
- F.
  
  Telbivudine
15.

With which of the following drugs can you see an ALT flare?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
16.

Which of the following drugs is more well tolerated?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
17.

Which of the following drugs is susceptible to resistance?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
18.

Which of the following drugs is quicker at reducing HBV DNA and ALT?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
19.

Which of the following is dosed as an injection once a week?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
20.

Which of the following has the least risk for relapse?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
21.

Which of the following is the most expensive?
- A.
  
  Peg-interferon
- B.
  
  Nucleoside analogues
22.
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23.

The definition of sustained virologic response is to have undetectable HCV RNA _______ weeks after the end of treatment (enter a number)
24.

Which of the following medications is indicated in ALL six genotypes of hepatitis C infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir
- B.
  
  Elbasvir and Grazoprevir
- C.
  
  Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir
- D.
  
  Velpatasvir and Sofosbuvir
- E.
  
  Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir
25.

Which genotypes are covered by ALL first line agents for hepatitis C infection? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  Genotype 1
- B.
  
  Genotype 2
- C.
  
  Genotype 3
- D.
  
  Genotype 4
- E.
  
  Genotype 5
- F.
  
  Genotype 6