Antiretroviral Therapy
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Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy - 0%Topic 1
BackgroundActivities- 0%Topic 2
HIV Life Cycle and Antiretroviral Drug TargetsActivities- 0%Topic 3
When to Initiate Antiretroviral TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 4
Antiretroviral Regimens for Initial TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 5
Choosing a Specific Antiretroviral RegimenActivities- 0%Topic 7
Monitoring Response to Antiretroviral TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 8
Poor CD4 Response to Antiretroviral TherapyAntiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: October 8th, 2024CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: June 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy and available until September 1st, 2023.Learning Objectives
- List the major classes of antiretroviral medications
- Explain the mechanism of action with each class of antiretroviral medications
- Summarize evidence supporting antiretroviral treatment of all persons with HIV
- Describe recommended antiretroviral regimens for treatment-naïve individuals and discuss factors to consider when selecting an initial regimen
- Discuss recommended laboratory studies to obtain at baseline and while monitoring response to therapy
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneBrian R. Wood, MDBrian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
Jehan Z. Budak, MDJehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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