This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following will be optimum treatment in a patient of chronic hepatitis B whose serum AST levels are raised - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Lamivudine, B. Lamivudine + interferons, C. Immunoglobulins, D. Interferons', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lamivudine Treatment of acute hepatitis o Hepatitis B --> No treatment is required o Hepatitis C --> Pegylated Interferon (PEG - IFN) + ribavirin Treatment of chronic hepatitis o Hepatitis B --> Lamivudin, entecavir (preferred) or interferon o Hepatitis C --> Pegylated Interferon (PEG - IFN), entecavir plus ribavirin", 'role': 'assistant'}]