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Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis - 0%Topic 1
Introduction and BackgroundActivities - 0%Topic 2
Rationale for Providing HIV Nonoccupational PEPActivities - 0%Topic 3
Evaluation for HIV Nonoccupational PEPActivities - 0%Topic 4
Indications for Initiating HIV Nonoccupational PEPActivities - 0%Topic 5
Recommended Regimens for HIV Nonoccupational PEPActivities - 0%Topic 6
Expert Consultation for HIV Nonoccupational PEPActivities - 0%Topic 7
Baseline and Follow-Up Laboratory TestingActivities - 0%Topic 8
HIV Nonoccupational PEP After Sexual AssaultActivities - 0%Topic 9
Initial Medication Prescription and Follow-up after EvaluationActivities - 0%Topic 10
Transitioning from HIV Nonoccupational PEP to HIV PrEPActivities - 0%Topic 11
Nonoccupational PEP for Infectious Pathogens Other Than HIVActivities - 0%Topic 12
Summary PointsActivities - Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis CE Quiz
Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: June 24th, 2025
CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 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: July 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE 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 Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis and available until September 1st, 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Describe indications for the use of HIV nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Summarize appropriate antiretroviral therapy regimens and duration of therapy for HIV nonoccupational PEP
- List recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring following nonoccupational exposure to HIV
- Identify appropriate candidates for transition from HIV nonoccupational PEP to HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Discuss indications for obtaining expert consultation for HIV nonoccupational PEP
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Disclosures:
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Reviewers
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
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