Question

Viral hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, and cirrhosis all cause diffuse hepatocellular damage or necrosis. What classification of jaundice does this fall under?

a) Hemolytic jaundice
b) Hepatic jaundice
c) Obstructive jaundice
d) Physiologic jaundice

Answer 1

The classification of jaundice caused by viral hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, and cirrhosis is Hepatic jaundice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The classification of jaundice caused by viral hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, and cirrhosis is Hepatic jaundice. This type of jaundice is due to damaged liver cells resulting from viral or bacterial infections, alcoholism, or exposure to toxic substances. In hepatic jaundice, both conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin levels are elevated in the blood, and there will be an increase in urobilinogen in the urine.