Rotations 2.0 Ep 37 Cholelithiasis

Episode 37 Gallstones

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 Answers for Episode 36 Hepatitis

 Question 1: Hepatitis A Prognosis and Management

A 68-year-old man presents with fatigue, jaundice, and elevated liver enzymes. He is diagnosed with acute hepatitis A. Which of the following factors is most associated with increased risk of fulminant hepatitis A and poor prognosis?

C. Advanced age (>75 years)

Question 2: Hepatitis B Treatment Strategy

A 35-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B is started on antiviral therapy. After one year, his HBV DNA is undetectable and he has achieved e-antigen seroconversion. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

C. Continue nucleos(t)ide therapy to reduce relapse risk

Question 3: Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment

A public health initiative aims to reduce hepatitis C prevalence in a U.S. population. Which of the following strategies is supported by recent clinical trial data and national guidelines?

C. Implement universal screening for adults aged 18–79 and treat with pan-genotypic DAAs

Paper for Next Week:

Sonia Wu,  Maher Al Khaldi, Carole S. Richard, François Dagbert, “Diverticulitis: A Review of Current and Emerging Practice-Changing Evidence”  Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery(2024;37:359–367):

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