1.
What is hepatitis C?
A.
It is an infection of the lungs
B.
It is a disease that infects the kidneys
C.
It is a disease that attacks the liver
D.
It is a disease that infects the colon
2.
What is the most common way of getting hepatitis C?
Through sharing injection drug use equipment with someone who has hepatitis C
By drinking contaminated water
By hugging someone who has hepatitis C
Using the washroom after someone who has hepatitis C
3.
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
Yes, there is a vaccination that will protect you from hepatitis A, B, and C
Yes, there is a vaccination that will only protect you from hepatitis C
No, there is no vaccination for hepatitis C
Yes, there is one vaccination that protects against both hepatitis B and C
4.
How do you know whether or not you have hepatitis C?
When you start feeling tired all the time, you have hepatitis C
A blood test done at your family doctor's office will determine whether or not you have hepatitis C
You have hepatitis C when you always get migraine headaches
If you experience frequent lower abdominal pain
5.
What is another way of getting hepatitis C?
By talking to someone who already has it
By hugging someone who already has it
By sharing razors and toothbrushes of someone who already has it
By kissing someone who already has it
6.
When was the hepatitis C virus discovered?
1989
1978
1995
1980
7.
What was the virus called before it was discovered?
serum hepatitis
infectious hepatitis
non A non B hepatitis
none of the above
8.
Is it important to use a condom when having sex with someone who has hepatitis C?
No
Yes
Sometimes
No, any contraceptive will work
9.
How can you protect yourself from getting infected with the hepatitis C virus?
Wear gloves when you hug someone with hepatitis C
Discard of linen after an individual with hepatitis C uses them
Do not share injection drug use equipment
Avoid using public washrooms
10.
Is there a risk of transmitting the hepatitis C virus from an infected mother to her infant?
No, there is no risk at all
Yes, there is a potential risk
Yes, if hepatitis C was contracted before conceiving
No, if hepatitis C was contracted after conceiving
11.
What are signs or symptoms that a person may experience if infected with the hepatitis C virus?
jaundice (yellowing of the white part of the eyes)
elevated liver function tests
easily fatigued
all of the above
12.
Is receiving a blood transfusion in the early 80's a risk factor of getting hepatitis C?
Yes, between the years 1980-1983
Yes, but only if more than 2 blood transfusions were received
13.
How long does it usually take before signs and symptoms start showing up after being infected with the hepatitis C virus?
1 to 2 months
2 to 3 years
10 to 15 years
2 to 5 weeks
14.
Is there medication used to treat individuals infected with the hepatitis C virus?
No, but there will be soon
Yes, but only for individuals over the age of 21
15.
What is a possible outcome of long term hepatitis C?
cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
liver cancer
