Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C

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Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C

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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 4th Edition

	Lesson 1Initial Evaluation Describe key aspects of the medical history to obtain in a new evaluation of persons with HCV infection Identify key abnormal physical examination findings that may be present in a person with HCV and cirrhosis Summarize recommended laboratory studies to obtain for a person with HCV at the initial evaluation visit List immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the evaluation of secondary causes of liver disease in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 2Natural History Explain spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize the typical time course for developing liver complications in untreated chronic HCV List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 3Counseling Persons with Chronic HCV Determine which common liver health counseling messages should be addressed in persons with chronic HCV infection Explain recommendations for intake of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss recommendations for iron intake and vitamins for persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize key counseling messages related to coffee, diet, and complementary medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Clarify guidance related to alcohol and marijuana use in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 4Evaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis Discuss noninvasive indirect markers used for estimating liver fibrosis Describe noninvasive direct markers used for estimating liver fibrosis Summarize key radiologic methods that can estimate hepatic fibrosis List the transient elastography cutoff that is used to estimate cirrhosis in persons with chronic HCV Explain the indications, risks, and histologic assessment for liver biopsy in persons with chronic HCV	Lesson 5Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis Differentiate compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis Explain the classification and prognostic systems for cirrhosis Summarize important aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with cirrhosis Discuss the approach to treatment of HCV in persons with compensated cirrhosis Describe key manifestations and complications associated with decompensated cirrhosis	Lesson 6Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Discuss the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in persons with chronic HCV Describe major risk factors for developing HCC Explain the rationale for HCC surveillance in persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) recommendations for HCC surveillance indications List recommended HCC surveillance methods	Lesson 7Extrahepatic Conditions Identify the most common clinical syndromes associated with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia Describe the renal extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Recognize the most common dermatologic extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Explain the relationship of chronic HCV infection and lymphomas Summarize the association of chronic HCV and cardiovascular disease
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 3rd Edition

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	Lesson 1Initial Evaluation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Describe key aspects of the medical history to obtain in a new evaluation of persons with HCV infection Identify key abnormal physical examination findings that may be present in a person with HCV and cirrhosis Summarize recommended laboratory studies to obtain for a person with HCV at the initial evaluation visit List immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the evaluation of secondary causes of liver disease in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 2Natural History 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Summarize spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 3Counseling Patients 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Determine which common liver health counseling messages should be addressed in persons with chronic HCV infection Explain recommendations for intake of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss key counseling messages related to coffee, diet, and complementary medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Clarify guidance related to alcohol and marijuana use in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 4Evaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Explain the indications, risks, and histologic assessment for liver biopsy in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss noninvasive Indirect and direct tests of liver fibrosis and examine the potential clinical utility of these tests Summarize key radiologic methods that can estimate hepatic fibrosis	Lesson 5Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Differentiate compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis Explain the classification and prognostic systems for cirrhosis Summarize important aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with cirrhosis Describe key manifestations and complications associated with decompensated cirrhosis	Lesson 6Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Discuss the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in persons with chronic HCV Describe major risk factors for developing HCC Explain the rationale for HCC surveillance in persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) recommendations for HCC surveillance indications List recommended HCC surveillance methods	Lesson 7Extrahepatic Conditions 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Identify the most common clinical syndromes associated with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia Describe the renal extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Recognize the most common dermatologic extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Explain the relationship of chronic HCV infection and lymphomas
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 2nd Edition

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	Lesson 1Initial Evaluation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Describe key aspects of the medical history to obtain in a new evaluation of persons with HCV infection Identify key abnormal physical examination findings that may be present in a person with HCV and cirrhosis Summarize recommended laboratory studies to obtain for a person with HCV at the initial evaluation visit List immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the evaluation of secondary causes of liver disease in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 2Natural History 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Summarize spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 3Counseling Patients 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Determine which common liver health counseling messages should be addressed in persons with chronic HCV infection Explain recommendations for intake of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss key counseling messages related to coffee, diet, and complementary medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Clarify guidance related to alcohol and marijuana use in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 4Evaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Explain the indications, risks, and histologic assessment for liver biopsy in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss noninvasive Indirect and direct tests of liver fibrosis and examine the potential clinical utility of these tests Summarize key radiologic methods that can estimate hepatic fibrosis	Lesson 5Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Differentiate compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis Explain the classification and prognostic systems for cirrhosis Summarize important aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with cirrhosis Describe key manifestations and complications associated with decompensated cirrhosis	Lesson 6Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Discuss the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in persons with chronic HCV Describe major risk factors for developing HCC Explain the rationale for HCC surveillance in persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) recommendations for HCC surveillance indications List recommended HCC surveillance methods	Lesson 7Extrahepatic Conditions 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Identify the most common clinical syndromes associated with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia Describe the renal extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Recognize the most common dermatologic extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Explain the relationship of chronic HCV infection and lymphomas
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 1st Edition

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	Lesson 1Initial Evaluation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Describe key aspects of the medical history to obtain in a new evaluation of persons with HCV infection Identify key abnormal physical examination findings that may be present in a person with HCV and cirrhosis Summarize recommended laboratory studies to obtain for a person with HCV at the initial evaluation visit List immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the evaluation of secondary causes of liver disease in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 2Natural History 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Summarize spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 3Counseling Patients 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Determine which common liver health counseling messages should be addressed in persons with chronic HCV infection Explain recommendations for intake of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss key counseling messages related to coffee, diet, and complementary medications in persons with chronic HCV infection Clarify guidance related to alcohol and marijuana use in persons with chronic HCV infection	Lesson 4Evaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Explain the indications, risks, and histologic assessment for liver biopsy in persons with chronic HCV infection Discuss noninvasive Indirect and direct tests of liver fibrosis and examine the potential clinical utility of these tests Summarize key radiologic methods that can estimate hepatic fibrosis	Lesson 5Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Differentiate compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis Explain the classification and prognostic systems for cirrhosis Summarize important aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with cirrhosis Describe key manifestations and complications associated with decompensated cirrhosis	Lesson 6Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Discuss the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in persons with chronic HCV Describe major risk factors for developing HCC Explain the rationale for HCC surveillance in persons with chronic HCV infection Summarize the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) recommendations for HCC surveillance indications List recommended HCC surveillance methods	Lesson 7Extrahepatic Conditions 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). Identify the most common clinical syndromes associated with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia Describe the renal extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Recognize the most common dermatologic extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection Explain the relationship of chronic HCV infection and lymphomas
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