Diagnosis and Management of HBV in Managed Care
Post Test

A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.
 
1. HBV is classified into ____ genotypes.
 a. 5
 b. 7
 c. 9
 d. 11
2. Hepatitis B kills _______ to ______ persons each year.
  a.250,000 – 500,000
  b.300,000 – 550,000
 c.500,000 – 750,000
 d.750,000 – 1,000,000
3. About ____ % of persons have no signs or symptoms.
 a. 25
 b. 30
 c. 35
 d. 50
4. Symptoms can include:
 a. Fatigue
 b.  Abdominal Pain
 c. Nausea, vomiting
 d. All of the above
5. Who should be vaccinated for Hepatitis B?
 a. All babies, at birth
 b. All children 1 – 18 years of age who have not been vaccinated
 c. People of any age whose behavior or job puts them at high risk for HBV infection
 d. All of the above
6. What are the types of vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B?
 a. Monovalent
 b. Bivalent
 c. Both A & B
 d. None of the above
7 In oral mono-therapy, emerging data revealing that patients without substantial early viral suppression are less likely to develop resistance.
 True
 False
8 Who are candidates for Combination Therapy?
 a. Advanced cirrhosis
 b. Less advanced cirrhosis
 c. Patients in whom long-term therapy is anticipated
 d. All of the above
9 The role of combination therapy may be more effective than monotherapy in suppressing viral replication.
  True
   False
10  The role of combination therapy may increase the incidence of drug resistance.
  True
   False

 

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