Antiretroviral Therapy
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Evaluation and Management of Virologic Failure - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities - 0%Topic 2
Definition of Terms Related to Virologic ResponsesActivities - 0%Topic 3
Causes of Virologic FailureActivities - 0%Topic 4
Approach to Detectable HIV RNA LevelsActivities - 0%Topic 5
HIV Drug Resistance AssaysActivities - 0%Topic 6
Indications for HIV Drug-Resistance TestingActivities - 0%Topic 7
Interpretation of Drug-Resistance AssaysActivities - 0%Topic 8
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor ResistanceActivities - 0%Topic 9
Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor ResistanceActivities - 0%Topic 10
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor ResistanceActivities - 0%Topic 11
Protease Inhibitor ResistanceActivities - 0%Topic 12
Entry Inhibitor ResistanceActivities - 0%Topic 13
Capsid InhibitorsActivities - 0%Topic 14
General Approach to Management of Virologic FailureActivities - 0%Topic 15
Summary PointsActivities - Evaluation and Management of Virologic Failure CE Quiz
Evaluation and Management of Virologic Failure Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: February 3rd, 2025
CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 2 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 2 CNE contact hours and 2 CE contact hours (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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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Evaluation and Management of Virologic Failure and available until September 1st, 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the management of intermittent and persistently detectable HIV RNA levels in persons receiving antiretroviral therapy
- Discuss the indications for and types of resistance testing for patients with virologic failure
- Utilize an HIV resistance database tool to assist in the optimal selection of regimens in persons with HIV drug resistance
- Summarize concepts of resistance with different antiretroviral drug classes
- Explain key considerations when selecting a salvage antiretroviral regimen in persons with virologic failure
Lesson Contributors
Authors
Brian R. Wood, MD
Brian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
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Reviewers
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
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