Case Challenge

Management of a Patient With Extensive Antiretroviral Experience and Persistent Low-Level Viremia

Source: The Role of Integrase Inhibitors in HIV Management

Management of a Patient With Extensive Antiretroviral Experience and Persistent Low-Level Viremia

Faculty:
Edwin DeJesus, MD, FACP

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/13/08

Expiration Date: 06/12/09

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

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Identify the current indications for recently approved novel antiretroviral agents
Discuss key factors to be considered in managing a treatment-experienced patient who is experiencing persistent low-level viremia
Discuss the reasons for including at least 2 new fully active agents when switching a patient to a new antiretroviral regimen

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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