A Patient Has a Positive Test for Hepatitis C and Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has a positive test for hepatitis C and is admitted to the hospital. The admission laboratory tests reveal a normal ALT, and a liver biopsy is negative for hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. The nurse will prepare this patient for:

• A) dual therapy with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin.
• B) no medication therapy at this time.
• C) pegylated interferon alfa only until ALT levels are elevated.
• D) triple drug therapy with pegylated interferon alfa, ribavirin, and boceprevir.

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