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Antiretroviral Therapy - 0%Lesson 1
Antiretroviral Medications and Initial TherapyActivities- 0%Lesson 2
Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral MedicationsActivities- 0%Lesson 3
Drug Interactions with Antiretroviral MedicationsLesson 1. Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy
Learning Objective Performance Indicators
- 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
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Learning Objective Performance Indicators
- 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
Activities in this Lesson
- Quick ReferenceAntiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy Core Concepts
- Background
- HIV Life Cycle and Antiretroviral Drug Targets
- When to Initiate Antiretroviral Therapy
- Antiretroviral Regimens for Initial Therapy
- Choosing a Specific Antiretroviral Regimen
- Monitoring Response to Antiretroviral Therapy
- Poor CD4 Response to Antiretroviral Therapy
- Discontinuation or Treatment Interruption
- Summary Points
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