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What is the preferred combination therapy for Treatment Naive patients?

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1 NNRTI or PI or INSTI (+ 2 NRTIs)

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For the initial treatment of Treatment Naive patients using: 1 NNRTI or PI or INSTI (+ 2 NRTIs), what is the preferred “1 NNRTI”?

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Efavirenz

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For the initial treatment of Treatment Naive patients using: 1 NNRTI or PI or INSTI (+ 2 NRTIs), what is the preferred “PI”?

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Atazanavir/Ritonavir combo

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For the initial treatment of Treatment Naive patients using: 1 NNRTI or PI or INSTI (+ 2 NRTIs), what is the preferred “INSTI”?

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Raltegravir

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For the initial treatment of Treatment Naive patients using: 1 NNRTI or PI or INSTI (+ 2 NRTIs), what are the “2 NRTIs”?

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Tenofavir + Emtricitabine

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What does NRTI stand for?

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Nucleoside/tide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

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What is the generic name of Ziagen?

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Abacavir (NRTI)

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What is the generic name of Epzicom?

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Abacavir + Lamivudine

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What is the BBW for all NRTIs?

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Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, sometimes fatal, especially with stavudine, didanosine and zidovudine

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What must you screen for before starting Ziagen (Abacavir)?

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Must screen for the HLA-B*5701 allele prior to starting abacavir therapy - if positive, increased risk for hypersensitivity reaction so do not use. Record as abacavir allergy in patient record

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What is the generic name of Emtriva?

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Emtricitabine (NRTI)

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What is the generic name of Truvada?

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Emtricitabine (NRTI) + Tenofovir (NtRTI)

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What is the generic name of Atripla?

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Emtricitabine (NRTI) + Tenofovir (NtRTI) + Efavirenz (NNRTI)

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What is the generic name of Epivir?

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Lamivudine (NRTI)

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What is the generic name of Epzicom?

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Lamivudine (NRTI) + Abacavir (NRTI)

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What does 3TC stand for?

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Lamivudine

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What does FTC stand for?

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Emtricitabine

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What does ABC stand for?

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Abacavir

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What BBW is there for Lamivudine, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir?

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May exacerbate Hepatitis B once drug is discontinued or HBV resistance may develop

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What is the generic name of Viread?

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Tenofovir (NRTI)

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What does TDF stand for?

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Tenofovir

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What is the only NRTI that CANNOT be taken w/ food?

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Videx (Didanosine)

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What is a class effect with NNRTIs?

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Hepatotoxicity! Rash (SJS/TEN)

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What is the generic name of Sustiva?

25
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What does EFV stand for?

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What are some side effects to look out for with Efavirenz?

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CNS (impaired concentration, drowsiness, vivid dreams - usually resolve w/in 2-4 weeks) and psychiatric symptoms (depression, paranoia, suicide)

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What are the common side effects seen for all Protease Inhibitors (PIs)?

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Hyperglycemia/insulin resistance/diabetes, lipoatrophy, fat maldistribution, hyperlipidemia, hepatitis and hepatic decompensation, immune reconstitution syndrome

28
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What is the generic name of Reyataz?

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Atazanavir (PI)

29
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What does ATV stand for?

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Atazanavir (PI)

30
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How is Atazanavir usually dosed?

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300mg + 100mg Ritonavir daily

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What are the ADRs associated with Atazanavir?

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PR interval prolongation, indirect hyperbilirubinemia (leading to jaundice or scleral icterus - referred to as “bananavir”), rash, nephrolithiasis

32
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What is the generic name of Prezista?

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Darunavir (PI)

33
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What does DRV stand for?

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When should you use caution with Prezista (Darunavir)?

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Use caution in patients with a sulfa allergy

35
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What is the generic name of Norvir?

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Ritonavir (PI)

36
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What does RTV stand for?

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What are the ADRs assocaited with Ritonavir?

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N/V/D, paresthesias, asthenia, altered taste, PR prolongation

38
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What is the generic name of Kaletra?

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Lopinavir (PI) + Ritonavir (PI)

39
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What does LPV/r stand for?

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Lopinavir + Ritonavir

40
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What does INSTI stand for?

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Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors

41
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What is the generic name of Isentress?

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Raltegravir (INSTI)

42
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What does RAL stand for?

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Raltegravir

43
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What is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

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Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Truvada) 1 tab PO daily to reduce risk of becoming infected, recommended for partners of people with HIV

44
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What is the preferred regimen for Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis?

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Three drug regimen including Raltegravir + Tenofovir/Emtricitabine (Truvada) for a 4 week course. Taken within 72 hours of exposure

45
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What is the treatment of choice for Cryptosporidosis?

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ART + Hydration/Electrolytes + Anti-motility agents (Loperamide)

46
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What is the treatment of choice for Tuberculosis?

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Isoniazid (INH) + Rifampin (RIF)

47
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What is the treatment of choice for Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)?

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Clarithromycin (Biaxin) + Ethambutol (EMB). Or Azithromycin (Zithromycin) + EMB

48
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What is the treatment of choice for Aspergillus?

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Voriconazole (Vfend)

49
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What is the treatment of choice for Esophageal Candidiasis?

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Fluconazole (Diflucan), Itraconazole (Sporonox)

50
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What is the treatment of choice for HSV?

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Acyclovir (Zovirax) - dosed based on IBW

51
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What is the treatment of choice for Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Herpes Zoster (Shingles)?

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Valacyclovir (Valtrex) or Famciclovir (Famvir)

52
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What is the treatment of choice for Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

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Valganciclovir (Valcyte) or Ganciclovir (Cytovene)

53
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What is the treatment of choice for Prophylaxis for PCP?

54
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When is PCP prophylaxis indicated?

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CD4 < 200, D/C once CD4 > 200 for at least 3 months

55
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What is the treatment of choice for Toxo Prophylaxis?

56
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What is good about dose adjustments for Abacavir?

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NO renal adjustment needed

57
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Which agent has a BBW for causing Neutropenia?

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Retrovir (Zidovudine) - AZT

58
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Which organ system does Fanconi-like syndrome harm and which HIV medication is associated with?

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Kidney; tenofovir

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