Case Challenge

Treatment of a Genotype 1a Patient Not Achieving Full Virologic Suppression With Peginterferon/Ribavirin at 24 Weeks

Source: New Options for HCV Nonresponders: Navigating Emerging Data and Best Practices for Treatment-Experienced Patients

Treatment of a Genotype 1a Patient Not Achieving Full Virologic Suppression With Peginterferon/Ribavirin at 24 Weeks


Faculty:

  • Maria H. Sjogren, MD, MPH, FACP

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/13/08

Expiration Date: 06/12/09


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Physician Assistants: maximum of 1.0 hours of AAPA Category I (Preapproved) credit(s)

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the types of responses an HCV-infected patient might achieve with standard peginterferon/ribavirin therapy
  • Summarize the treatment options for partial responders to peginterferon/ribavirin
  • Discuss the effects of baseline factors on future treatment strategies for nonresponders and partial responders

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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