A Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Has Several Medications

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic hepatitis C infection has several medications prescribed. Which medication requires further discussion with the health care provider before administration?

• A)Ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus) 600 mg PO bid
• B)Diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 4 hours PRN itching
• C)Pegylated a-interferon (PEG-Intron, Pegasys) 1.5 mcg/kg PO daily
• D)Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 50 mg PO every 6 hours PRN nausea

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