HIV in Older Adults
10 questions
Learning Objectives
- Recognize age-related and HIV-related changes to the immune systems of people 50 years of age and older
- Discuss the interplay of HIV and the aging process within the framework of accelerated and accentuated aging
- List recommendations for antiretroviral therapy management in persons 50 years of age and older.
- Explain expected virologic and immunologic responses to antiretroviral therapy in persons 50 years of age and older.
- Highlight comorbidities that more commonly occur in older adults with HIV
Authors
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
Reviewers
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled HIV in Older Adults and available until September 1st, 2023.
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- 1 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1 CNE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: September 17th, 2018
CNE and CME Reviewed: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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