HIV Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis
10 questions
Questions in Topic
- 1. Risk of HIV Acquisition with Occupational Exposure
- 2. Body Fluids Considered Potentially Infectious for HIV
- 3. Number of Drugs in PEP Antiretroviral Regimen
- 4. Preferred HIV Occupational PEP Regimens
- 5. Alternative HIV Occupational PEP Regimens
- 6. Timing for Initiating Occupational PEP
- 7. HIV Occupational PEP Regimen in Pregnant Women
- 8. Situations Requiring Expert Consultation
- 9. Baseline Lab Testing for Health Care Personnel
- 10. Follow-Up Laboratory Monitoring
Learning Objectives
- Coordinate across multiple disciplines to establish policies and procedures to address occupational exposure to HIV
- Assess specific potential occupational HIV exposure risks to determine appropriate postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) response strategies
- Immediately evaluate health care personnel exposed to HIV to determine the type and timing of exposure before initiating PEP
- Provide recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens for occupational HIV PEP
- Consult medical specialists to appropriately manage HIV PEP for specific populations identified in the HIV Occupational PEP Guidelines
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4th Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis and was available until August 31st, 2026.
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CME and CNE Origination: July 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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