NCLEX Questions on Gastrointestinal System Related

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Which type of hepatitis is a DNA virus, can be transmitted via exposure to infectious blood or body fluids, is required for HDV to replicate, and increases the risk of the chronic carrier for hepatocellular cancer?

  • A. Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • B. Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • C. Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • D. Hepatitis E (HEV)
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale:
1. Hepatitis B (HBV) is a DNA virus.
2. It can be transmitted via exposure to infectious blood or body fluids.
3. HBV is required for HDV to replicate.
4. Chronic carriers of HBV are at increased risk for hepatocellular cancer.

Summary:
- Choice A (HAV) is incorrect because it is an RNA virus and not associated with chronic carrier state or hepatocellular cancer.
- Choice C (HCV) is incorrect as it is an RNA virus, not required for HDV replication, and has a different risk profile for hepatocellular cancer.
- Choice D (HEV) is incorrect as it is an RNA virus and not linked to HDV replication or chronic carrier state.