Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy
10 questions
Questions in Topic
- 1. Indications for Starting Antiretroviral Therapy
- 2. Recommended Initial Regimens for Most People with HIV (no Prior Cabotegravir)
- 3. Initial Antiretroviral Therapy (prior receipt of LA-Cabotegravir)
- 4. Comparison of NRTI Backbone Options or Initial Therapy
- 5. NNRTI-Based Regimens
- 6. 2-Drug Initial Therapy
- 7. Laboratory Monitoring after Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy
- 8. Poor CD4 Response to Antiretroviral Therapy
- 9. Therapy Interruption
- 10. Elite and Viremic Controllers
Learning Objectives
- 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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3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy 2nd Edition Question Bank and was available until August 31st, 2023.
CNE/CME
Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: June 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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