Prevention and Treatment in Hepatitis B

Question 1

Which serologic test is commonly performed on donor blood to detect hepatitis B in the donor unit?

A) HCV RNA test
B) Anti-HDV screening
C) HBsAg screen
D) ALT measurement

Answer 1

C) HBsAg screen

Question 2

What is the primary method for preventing hepatitis B infection in individuals who are not yet infected?

A) Hepatitis A vaccination
B) Serologic testing
C) Active immunization
D) Treatment with lamivudine

Answer 2

C) Active immunization

Question 3

Which of the following treatments is associated in hepatitis B?

A) Active immunization
B) HBsAg screening
C) Anti-HBV drug therapy
D) Treatment with interferon alpha

Answer 3

D) Treatment with interferon alpha

Question 4

Which of the following is an anti-HBV drug used for the treatment of chronic or persistent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection?

A) Ribavirin
B) Amantadine
C) Interferon-alpha
D) Lamivudine

Answer 4

D) Lamivudine