NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the preferred treatment for HBV mentioned in the text?

Ribavirin
Interferon alpha
Viekira Pak
NRTIs

The correct answer is: Interferon alpha

The preferred treatment for HBV mentioned in the text is Interferon alpha. Interferon alpha is recommended as first-line therapy for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) guidelines. Interferon alpha helps to boost the body's immune response against the virus, leading to viral suppression and potentially inducing remission. Ribavirin is primarily used in the treatment of HCV (hepatitis C virus) and is not typically used for HBV treatment. Viekira Pak is a combination medication used for the treatment of HCV, not HBV. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are also used in the treatment of HBV, but they are generally considered second-line options after Interferon alpha.