HIV Flashcards
How is AIDS diagnosed
CD4+ count falls below 200
Which HIV drug is used IV to prevent perinatal HIV transmission
Zidovudine
What are the NRTIs
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, Tenofovir Alafenamide, Lamivudine, Emtricitabine, Abacavir, Zidovudine
T/F: When treating IRIS antiviral drugs should be continued and for certain times corticosteroids could be given
True
What are the two antivirals that are needed for PreP
TDF PLUS Emtricitabine (Truvada)
TAF PLUS Emtricitabine (Descovy)
What are the two boosters for HIV antivirals, class of drugs
Ritonavir (Norvir) AND Cobicistat/ CYP3A inhibitors
What are the NNRTIs and what are they associated with
Efavirenz and Rilpivirine/ Life threatening skin reactions
What are the protease inhibitors, what is a special condition associated with their use
Atazanavir AND Darunavir/ Must be given with a booster
T/F: Atazanavir is associated with yellowing of the skin and sclera
True
What can be given for post exposure prophylaxis
Truvada (TDF PLUS Emtricitabine) PLUUSSS Isentress (Raltegravir)
What are single tablets that provide complete antiretroviral regimen (NOT 1ST LINE)
Stribild
Atripla
Complera
Odefsey
What also should be screened for when someone has been diagnosed with HIV
Hepatitis B and C
What antiviral HIV medication should be used in caution for a sulfa allergy
Darunavir
What are the one tablet regimen for HIV naive patients
Biktarvy (Bictegravir PLUS Emtricitabine PLUS TAF)
Triumeq (Dolutegravir PLUS Abacavir PLUS Lamivudine)
Dovato (Dolutegravir PLUS Lamivudine)
Testing for HLA-B*5701 allele is required before prescribing which medication
Abacavir
