Mock Test on Hepatitis C: 20 Questions with Instant Result!

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1. What type of virus causes Hepatitis C?

a) HAV
b) HBV
c) HCV
d) HIV

2. Which of the following is the primary mode of Hepatitis C transmission?

a) Airborne
b) Sexual contact
c) Ingestion of contaminated food
d) Blood-to-blood contact

3. Which Hepatitis C antigen is associated with active viral replication?

a) HCVAg
b) HCVAnti
c) HCVcAg
d) HCV-RNA

4. Approximately what percentage of people exposed to Hepatitis C develop chronic infection?

a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%

5. Which type of Hepatitis C is the most common worldwide?

a) Type A
b) Type B
c) Type C
d) Type D

6. What is the primary organ affected by Hepatitis C infection?

a) Lungs
b) Liver
c) Kidneys
d) Stomach

7. What is the standard treatment for chronic Hepatitis C?

a) Antiretroviral therapy
b) Interferon therapy
c) Antibiotics
d) Antiviral medications

8. Which population is at the highest risk for Hepatitis C infection?

a) Children
b) Elderly
c) Healthcare workers
d) Intravenous drug users

9. What is the incubation period of Hepatitis C?

a) 1-2 days
b) 1-2 weeks
c) 4-6 weeks
d) 6-8 months

10. Which test is used to confirm Hepatitis C infection?

a) HCVAg test
b) HBsAg test
c) HBeAg test
d) Anti-HCV test

11. What is the most common symptom of acute Hepatitis C infection?

a) Jaundice
b) Fatigue
c) Fever
d) Abdominal pain

12. Which Hepatitis C serologic marker indicates past infection and immunity?

a) HCVAg
b) HCVAnti
c) HCVcAb
d) Anti-HCV

13. What is the primary goal of Hepatitis C treatment?

a) Cure the infection
b) Prevent transmission
c) Relieve symptoms
d) Boost the immune system

14. What is the route of administration for most Hepatitis C antiviral medications?

a) Oral
b) Intramuscular
c) Intravenous
d) Subcutaneous

15. Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for Hepatitis C?

a) Blood transfusions
b) Taxi driver
c) Sharing needles for drug use
d) Kissing an infected person

16. What is the most serious long-term complication of chronic Hepatitis C?

a) Cirrhosis
b) Diabetes
c) Asthma
d) Arthritis

17. What is the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis C?

a) Hepatitis C vaccine
b) HBV vaccine and HBIG
c) Antibiotics
d) Antiviral medications

18. How is Hepatitis C primarily diagnosed?

a) Physical examination
b) Blood tests
c) Urine analysis
d) X-ray

19. What is the most effective way to prevent Hepatitis C transmission in healthcare settings?

a) Handwashing
b) Wearing gloves
c) Isolation rooms
d) Quarantine

20. What is the term for the combination of two or more antiviral medications used to treat Hepatitis C?

a) Monotherapy
b) Dual therapy
c) Triple therapy
d) Quadruple therapy

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