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- Lesson 5 Overview
HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Persons to Consider for HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 3
Recommended Regimens and Dosing for HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 4
Baseline Laboratory Evaluation, Immunizations, and CounselingActivities- 0%Topic 5
Major HIV PrEP StudiesActivities- 0%Topic 6
Time to Achieve Protection after Initiating HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 7
Impact of Adherence on Efficacy of HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 8
Laboratory Monitoring on HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 9
Acquisition of HIV in the Setting of HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 10
HIV PrEP and Development of HIV Drug ResistanceActivities- 0%Topic 11
Adverse Effects of Medications Used for HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 12
Changes in Sexual Practices Among Persons Receiving HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 13
Discontinuing HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 14
Transitioning from Nonoccupational HIV PEP to HIV PrEPActivities- 0%Topic 15
HIV PrEP UptakeActivities- 0%Topic 16
Future HIV PrEP MedicationsHIV Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: July 22nd, 2025CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 2 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 2 CNE contact hours and 2 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: July 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 HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and available until September 1st, 2023.Learning Objectives
- List persons to consider who may benefit from HIV PrEP
- Explain recommendations for testing and counseling prior to starting HIV PrEP
- Discuss the recommended HIV PrEP regimens, including dosing, safety, efficacy, and clinical eligibility
- Describe recommended clinical and laboratory baseline evaluation and monitoring for persons receiving HIV PrEP
- Summarize initial management of persons who develop HIV while receiving HIV PrEP
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneAley G. Kalapila, MD, PhDAley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health SystemDisclosures:NoneReviewers
Brian R. Wood, MDBrian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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