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Lesson 5. Evaluation and Management of Virologic Failure

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Recognize when persons taking antiretroviral therapy are in virologic failure based on HIV RNA levels
  • Identify virologic failure and collaboratively employ appropriate resistance testing
  • Utilize an HIV resistance database tool to assist in the optimal selection of regimens in persons with HIV drug resistance
  • Differentiate drug resistance profiles based on antiretroviral drug classes
  • Identify key factors including pharmacokinetic issues when selecting a salvage antiretroviral regimen in persons with virologic failure

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Recognize when persons taking antiretroviral therapy are in virologic failure based on HIV RNA levels
  • Identify virologic failure and collaboratively employ appropriate resistance testing
  • Utilize an HIV resistance database tool to assist in the optimal selection of regimens in persons with HIV drug resistance
  • Differentiate drug resistance profiles based on antiretroviral drug classes
  • Identify key factors including pharmacokinetic issues when selecting a salvage antiretroviral regimen in persons with virologic failure

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