Antiretroviral Therapy

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Lesson 1. Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy

Antiretroviral Therapy

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Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: February 3rd, 2025

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
  • 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 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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3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy and available until September 1st, 2023.

Learning Objectives

  • List the major classes of antiretroviral medications
  • Explain the mechanism of action with each class of antiretroviral medications
  • Summarize evidence supporting antiretroviral treatment of all persons with HIV
  • Describe recommended antiretroviral regimens for treatment-naïve individuals and discuss factors to consider when selecting an initial regimen
  • Discuss recommended laboratory studies to obtain at baseline and while monitoring response to therapy

Lesson Contributors

Authors

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

Reviewers

Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Background

2Topic 2 HIV Life Cycle and Antiretroviral Drug Targets

3Topic 3 When to Initiate Antiretroviral Therapy

4Topic 4 Antiretroviral Regimens for Initial Therapy

5Topic 5 Choosing a Specific Antiretroviral Regimen

7Topic 7 Monitoring Response to Antiretroviral Therapy

8Topic 8 Poor CD4 Response to Antiretroviral Therapy

9Topic 9 Discontinuation or Treatment Interruption

10Topic 10 Summary Points

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