Case Challenge

Optimizing Therapy for a Highly Treatment–Experienced Patient With Viremia Currently on a Nonsuppressive Regimen

Source: From Theory to Practice: Strategies for the Successful Management of Treatment-Experienced Patients

Optimizing Therapy for a Highly Treatment–Experienced Patient With Viremia Currently on a Nonsuppressive Regimen


Faculty:

  • Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 10/29/07

Expiration Date: 10/28/08


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the treatment goals of antiretroviral therapy for highly treatment–experienced patients
  • Explain how best to utilize HIV resistance testing in highly treatment–experienced patients
  • Define how to determine the optimal number of active agents to include in a regimen of a highly treatment–experienced patient with limited treatment options

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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