Case Challenge

Managing the Care of an HIV-Infected Patient With an Inaccurate Previous Treatment History

Source: Managing HIV-Infected Patients With Initial Regimen Failure

Managing the Care of an HIV-Infected Patient With an Inaccurate Previous Treatment History

Program Director: Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD

Faculty:

Peter J. Ruane, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/18/08

Expiration Date: 11/17/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

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

Articulate the importance of accurate medical and treatment histories as considerations in choosing an antiretroviral regimen
Identify patients experiencing antiretroviral treatment failure
Discuss practical strategies for choosing a new antiretroviral regimen after first-line treatment failure

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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