Initial Evaluation
10 questions
Questions in Topic
- 1. Basic HIV Case Definition
- 2. Stage 3-Defining Opportunistic Illnesses
- 3. Documenting HIV at First Visit
- 4. Basic Labs Recommended with Initial Evaluation
- 5. Screening for Concomitant Infectious Diseases
- 6. Additional Labs when Considering Antiretroviral Therapy
- 7. HIV Drug-Resistance Testing at Initial Evaluation
- 8. Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with HIV at Entry Into Care
- 9. Monitoring Lipid Profile
- 10. Screening for Renal Dysfunction
Learning Objectives
- Explain the goals and components of the initial evaluation of persons with HIV who are entering, reentering, or transferring care
- Categorize the different stages of HIV disease and the criteria used to define each stage
- Summarize the important elements of the medical history to perform at the initial evaluation
- Describe key elements for the physical examination to focus on at the initial evaluation
- List recommendations for the initial monitoring visit and baseline laboratory tests
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3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Initial Evaluation 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 (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: May 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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