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Lesson 4. Initial Evaluation of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B

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About this Lesson

Summarizes key aspects of the medical history and physical examination, details the initial laboratory workup and recommended immunizations.
Last Updated: September 22nd, 2020

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1 CNE contact hour and 1 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: October 15th, 2020
CNE and CME Expiration: October 14th, 2023 (1st Edition)

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Learning Objectives

  • Summarize key aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with hepatitis B who are presenting for an initial evaluation
  • Describe the initial laboratory workup for persons with chronic hepatitis B
  • List key immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic hepatitis B infection
  • Summarize other noninfectious causes of liver disease that may coexist with hepatitis B

Lesson Contributors

Authors

Maria A. Corcorran, MD
Maria A. Corcorran, MD
Acting Instructor
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
Christian B. Ramers, MD, MPH
Christian B. Ramers, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Laura Rodriguez Research Institute
Chief, Population Health
Director, Graduate Medical Education
Family Health Centers of San Diego

Reviewers

H. Nina Kim, MD
H. Nina Kim, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 General Approach to the Initial Evaluation

    2Topic 2 Key Aspects of Medical History

      3Topic 3 Key Aspects of the Physical Examination

        4Topic 4 Initial Laboratory Evaluation

          5Topic 5 Evaluation of Fibrosis Stage

            6Topic 6 Immunizations for Persons with Chronic HBV and Cirrhosis

              7Topic 7 Screening for Other Causes of Liver Disease

                8Topic 8 Counseling HBsAg-Positive Persons Following Diagnosis

                  9Topic 9 Summary Points

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