Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral Medications
10 questions
Questions in Topic
- 1. Antiretroviral Therapy and Weight Gain
- 2. Increases in Serum Creatinine
- 3. Antiretroviral Therapy-Associated Nephrotoxicity
- 4. Antiretrovirals and Bone Mineral Density
- 5. Abacavir Hypersensitivity Reaction
- 6. Efavirenz-Related Adverse Effects
- 7. Antiretroviral Therapy and Hyperbilirubinemia
- 8. Antiretroviral Therapy and Ischemic Cardiovascular Events
- 9. ARVs and Hyperlipidemia
- 10. New Rash on Antiretrovirals
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate common adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy by class of medication
- Identify serious adverse effects caused by antiretroviral therapy
- Select appropriate laboratory studies when initiating or changing an antiretroviral therapy regimen
- Obtain laboratory tests to monitor treatment response in persons taking antiretroviral therapy
- Collaboratively implement strategies to address antiretroviral-related adverse effects or contraindications
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4th Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral Medications and was available until August 31st, 2026.
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- 1.0 CNE contact hour
- 1.0 Pharmacotherapeutic/Pharmacology CE contact hour
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UAN: JA0000297-9999-26-036-H99-P - 1.0 CE/Non-Physician Attendance credit
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CME and CNE Origination: June 1st, 2017
CME, CNE, CPE, and IPCE* Review: September 1st, 2026
CME, CNE, CPE, and IPCE* Expiration: August 31st, 2029 (4th Edition)
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