A nursing student asks a nurse why pegylated interferon alfa is used instead of regular interferon for a patient with hepatitis C. The nurse will tell the student that pegylated interferon:
a. decreases the need for additional medica-tions.
b. has fewer adverse effects than interferon.
c. is administered less frequently than inter-feron.
d. may be given orally to increase ease of use.
C
Pegylated interferon alfa preparations are preferred because of their convenience and superior efficacy. These preparations may be given once weekly instead of three or more times per week like the regular interferon. Using pegylated interferons does not decrease the need for additional medications. Pegylated interferons have similar adverse effects. Pegylated interferons are not given orally.
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