| Anatomy/Physiology | Transmission/Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Live[r] Better |
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Under the right side of your ribs.
Where is the liver located?
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Blood to blood only
How does Hep C spread from person to person?
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1-2 weeks after exposure.
How soon can Hep C be detected in the blood?
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6
How many genotypes are there?
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None
What amount of alcohol intake is determined to be ok when you have Hep C?
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Yes
Can the liver regenerate?
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Sharing needles/syringes/other equipment to inject drugs, needle stick accidents in healthcare settings, being born to an HCV positive mother
Name one common way Hep C is spread.
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Antibodies
When you are exposed to Hep C your body makes what against it?
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Helps determine what treatment will work best.
Why is knowing your genotype helpful to your doctor?
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30, moderate, 5
The CDC recommends ______ minutes of __________ intensity exercise _______ days a week.
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It does not have any nerve endings.
Why is the liver called a "non-complaining" organ?
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Sharing personal items such as razors or toothbrushes, sexual contact (rough sex, multiple partners, infected with HIV)
Name one LESS common way Hep C is spread.
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Yes
Can you get reinfected with Hep C?
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Ribavirin, Interferon
Name one of the older, less effective treatments.
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Take short naps during the day
Don’t plan too many activities for one day. Try to space strenuous activities out over the week If your workday is tiring, ask about flexible hours or telecommuting options
Name one way to cope with fatigue.
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Toxins
What does the liver clean out of the body?
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70-80%
Approximately what percentage of people will not have any symptoms.
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current or former injection drug users, abnormal liver tests, are infected with HIV, Born between 1945-1965
If treated for blood clotting disorder before 1987 If on long term dialysis treatment If you are a healthcare worker exposed to blood through a needle stick or other sharp object injury
Name one group of people who are at higher risk for Hep C and should be tested.
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no
Do the newer treatments have as many of as severe of side effects as the older ones?
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80%
Stop eating when you are how full?
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Fatty liver disease
What disease can you get if your liver stores too much glucose?
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fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, ab pain, dark urine, clay-colored stool, joint pain, jaundice
Name three symptoms you may have with Hep C.
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Viral load.
The second step in testing for Hep C will tell you if you are positive or negative. It will also tell you your what?
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The Hep C virus could become resistant.
What can happen if a person does not follow through with their treatment?
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Exercise at least 15 mins daily.
Take a stress management class. Set limits to your schedule and remember it is ok to say “no” Cut back on your to-do list. Avoid other people who increase your stress. Ask others for help with daily chores or tasks
Name two ways to manage stress.
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