The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chronic hepatitisB.Which medications should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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To manage chronic hepatitis B infection,the antivirals adefovir (Hepsera)or lamivudine (Epivir)may be used.A.B.Interferon therapy (peginterferon alpha-2b [Peg-Intron] or interferon alpha-2a [Pegasys])along with an antiviral medication (oral ribavirin [Rebetol])is considered to prevent chronic hepatitis C infection.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Chronic