A Primer on Antiretroviral Drugs to Treat HIV (Feb 2021 - Jan 2024)
A Primer on Antiretroviral Drugs to Treat HIV is organized by Physicians Insurance - A Mutual Company.
Origination: Feb 2021
Reviewed: Feb 2021
Expiration: Jan 2024
Description:
Treatment for HIV/AIDS has significantly improved over the last few decades and has reduced morbidity and mortality rates in patients living with HIV/AIDS. The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows the progression of the disease by reducing the amount of HIV in the blood. Determining the most effective treatment regimen is a complex process and will require the use of several medications. The goal of this course is to provide pharmacists in acute care settings with an overview of HIV medication classes and factors influencing treatment decisions.
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the different classes of antiretroviral drugs used for the treatment of HIV.
• Explain the guidelines for initiation of antiretroviral therapy, its use in pre-exposure prophylaxis, and its implication for opportunistic infections.
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