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Switching or Simplifying Antiretroviral Therapy

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the rationale for switching or simplifying antiretroviral therapy
  • Describe common situations to consider for simplifying antiretroviral therapy
  • Explain why some antiretroviral medications generally warrant a switch to a newer agent
  • List the two-drug regimens that have been FDA-approved for maintenance antiretroviral therapy
  • Summarize key findings with studies involving a switch to an integrase strand transfer inhibitor

Authors

Brian R. Wood, MD
Brian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Switching or Simplifying Antiretroviral Therapy 2nd Edition Question Bank and was available until August 31st, 2023.
CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 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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