Case Challenge

Treatment of a Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected 24-Year-Old Male With Suboptimal Adherence

Source: NNRTIs in Clinical Practice: An Update

Treatment of a Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected 24-Year-Old Male With Suboptimal Adherence

Faculty:
John A. Bartlett, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 01/09/07

Expiration Date: 01/08/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.75 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Discuss current guidelines and results from recent clinical trials regarding the initiation of antiretroviral therapy
Review the importance of resistance testing before treatment initiation and during virologic failure
Describe data on the role of adherence and factors affecting it in successful long-term therapy

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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