#1
Which type of virus causes Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis A virus
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Influenza virus
#2
What is the role of the liver in the context of Hepatitis C infection?
Production of insulin
Detoxification of blood
Digestion of fats
Regulation of body temperature
#3
Which liver enzyme is typically elevated in Hepatitis C infection?
Aspartate transaminase (AST)
Alkaline phosphatase
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Creatine kinase (CK)
#4
Which lifestyle factor is associated with an increased risk of Hepatitis C transmission?
Regular exercise
Moderate alcohol consumption
Illicit drug use and needle-sharing
Vegetarian diet
#5
What is the primary method of preventing mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis C during childbirth?
C-section delivery
Inducing labor early
Administering antiviral medications to the mother
Avoiding breastfeeding
#6
What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
Airborne transmission
Sexual transmission
Contact with infected blood
Foodborne transmission
#7
Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic Hepatitis C infection?
Jaundice
Cough
Muscle pain
Headache
#8
In which year was the Hepatitis C virus first discovered?
#9
Which antiviral medication is commonly used in the treatment of Hepatitis C?
Amoxicillin
Ribavirin
Ibuprofen
Omeprazole
#10
Which demographic group has a higher prevalence of Hepatitis C infection?
Children under 5 years old
Adults aged 18-24
Baby boomers (born 1945-1965)
Elderly population (aged 65+)
#11
What is the incubation period for Hepatitis C after exposure to the virus?
1-2 days
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-6 months
#12
What is the role of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in diagnosing Hepatitis C?
Measuring liver enzyme levels
Detecting viral RNA in blood
Assessing liver biopsy results
Evaluating antibody titers
#13
What is the standard treatment for Hepatitis C?
Antibiotics
Antiviral medications
Painkillers
Surgery
#14
Which liver function test is commonly used to assess Hepatitis C infection?
Serum albumin
Alanine transaminase (ALT)
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Prothrombin time (PT)
#15
What is the most common route of vertical transmission of Hepatitis C from mother to child?
During childbirth
Breastfeeding
In utero (during pregnancy)
Skin-to-skin contact
#16
Which genotype of Hepatitis C is associated with a higher likelihood of response to treatment?
Genotype 1
Genotype 2
Genotype 3
Genotype 4
#17
What is the major long-term complication of untreated chronic Hepatitis C infection?
Cirrhosis
Lung cancer
Type 2 diabetes
Alzheimer's disease
#18
What is the primary goal of Hepatitis C prevention efforts?
Vaccination
Early detection and treatment
Isolation of infected individuals
Improving hand hygiene
#19
Which class of antiviral drugs is commonly used in the treatment of Hepatitis C?
Protease inhibitors
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Statins
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors