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Viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders

1. Which of the following are shared characteristics of all three hepatitis viruses?

A. Each virus can be acute or chronic.

B. People who use drugs are at risk for acquiring each virus.

C. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection of each virus.

D. Once recovered, a person is immune to reinfection.


2. Co-infection of HIV and any of the hepatitis viruses causes HIV to progress to AIDS more quickly.

A. True

B. False


3. When helping clients make medical decisions about hepatitis treatment, which of the following are options for people who have chronic viral hepatitis?

A. Be treated with potent antiviral medications.

B. Defer antiviral treatment.

C. Decide not to be treated.

D. All of the above are options for people who have chronic viral hepatitis.


4. During hepatitis treatment, all of the following are true regarding clients who have any form of viral hepatitis, except:

A. Resting is beneficial.

B. Alcohol is still acceptable to consume.

C. Client should avoid acetaminophen in large doses.

D. Client should get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.


5. Depression or mania are possible side effects of antiviral medication and require medical attention.

A. True

B. False


6. Some herbal treatments used by clients as complementary or alternative medicine may actually harm the liver, further damaging an already compromised organ.

A. True

B. False


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