Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis
10 questions
Learning Objectives
- Discuss risk for occupational acquisition of HIV with a needlestick injury
- State the rationale for using occupational HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Describe current indications for the use of occupational HIV PEP, including strategies for risk assessment following an occupational exposure
- Summarize recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens and duration of therapy for occupational HIV PEP
- List recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring following occupational exposure to HIV
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3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis and available until September 1st, 2023.
CNE/CME Continuing Education
This question bank topic qualifies for:
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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: July 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Reviewed: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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