HIV Flashcards
Role of CD4+ count?
Major lab indicator of immune fxn in pts infected with HIV
Serves as a key factor in determining both the urgency of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation
Need for prophylaxis against opportunistic inf
What should be measured in pts who are on tx? Why?
Plasma HIV-1 RNA (viral load)
Bcuz viral load is the most important indicator of response to antiretroviral therapy
What does viral load quantifies?
The degree of viremia by measuring the amt of HIV RNA in the blood and used to
Assess dx progression AND possible drug resistance
Howz HIV transmitted?
Infected blood, serum and vaginal secretions
How does vertical transmission of HIV occur?
Pregnancy
At birth
Through breastfeeding
Effect of ART (antiretroviral therapy)?
Dramatically reduced HIV-associated morbidity and mortality
What are the primary goals of antiretroviral therapy (ART)?
Restore and preserve the immune system
Suppress HIV viral load to undetectable levels
Reduce HIV-associated morbidity, prolong survival and prevent transmission
What’s recommended in ALL HIV-infected individuals?
ART is recommended
Also recommended for HIV-infected individuals for the prevention of HIV transit mission including to sexual partners
What needs to be done by pts for ART regimen to be effective long-term?
Adherence rate of 95% or higher in order for ART regimen to be effective
Whats the 1st step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
Fusion of HIV to the host cell surface
Fusion inhibitor and CCR5 antagonist
Whats the 2nd step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
HIV RNA reverse transcriptase, Integrase and other viral proteins enters the host cells
None
Whats the 3rd step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
Viral DNA is formed by reverse transcription
NRTIs and NNRTIs
Whats the 4th step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
Viral DNA is transported across the nucleus and integrates into the host DNA
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors
Whats the 5th step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
New viral RNA is used as genomic RNA and to make viral proteins
None
Whats the 6th step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
New viral RNA and proteins move to the cell surface and a new, immature, HIV forms
None
Whats the 7th step in HIV replication cycle? Agent(s) that work here?
The virus mature by protease releasing individual HIV proteins
PIs
What lab parameters must be done as baseline b4 therapy starts?
CD4+ count + HIV RNA viral load (prior to ART initiation or modification, 2-8 wks post initiation, then Q3-6months thereafter)
Drug resistance testing (ART initiation and modification)
Lipid panel, blood chemistry, CBC with differential (prior to ART initiation, modification and Q6-12 months)
What does an increase in HIV RNA viral load indicate?
Drug resistance and/or inadequate tx response
What does a decrease in CD4+ count indicate?
Predictor of dx progression
What are some common complications of ART?
Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS or IRS)
Lipodystrophy/lipoatrophy
Fat redistribution/lipohypertrophy
Diarrhea
How do u deal with Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis (common complications of ART)?
Suspend tx.
Most common with NRTIs
What’s Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS or IRS)?
A paradoxical worsening of a preexisting opportunistic inf when ART is initiated
What’s the most common pathogens associated with Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS or IRS)?
M. tuberculosis M. avium Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) Herpes zooster Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cryptococcus Hepatitis B
How’s Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS or IRS) managed?
Start or continue therapy for opportunistic infection
Continue ART
Add corticosteroids (sometimes)
Whats Lipodystrophy/lipoatrophy?
Loss of subcutaneous fat in the face, arms, legs and buttocks
Most common with PIs and Stavudine
Whats Fat redistribution/lipohypertrophy?
Fat accumulation in the upper back (buffalo hump) and abdominal area and increased breast size in females and males.
Most common with PIs and Stavudine
Which is the most common SE of ART use?
Diarrhea
What was most recently approved for tx of non-infectious diarrhea in adults with HIV/AIDS on ART?
Crofelemer (Fulyzaq)
What’s the initial combo for ART-naive HIV pts?
NNRTI-based regimen (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
PI-based regimens
(Atazanavir+Ritonavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
(Darunavir+Ritonavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
INSTI-based regimens (Raltegavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine) (Elvitegavir/Cobicistat/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine) (Dolutegravir+Abacavir/Lamivudine) (Dolutegravir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
What’s the NNRTI-based regimen used in ART-naive HIV pts?
Efavirenz/ Tenofovir/ Emtricitabine
What’s the PI-based regimen used in ART-NAIVE HIV pts?
Atazanavir+Ritonavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
Darunavir+Ritonavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
What’s the INSTI-based regimen used in ART-naive HIV pts?
Raltegavir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
Elvitegavir/Cobicistat/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
Dolutegravir+Abacavir/Lamivudine
Dolutegravir+Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
In what Grp of pts should Atazanavir be avoided?
Those using > 20mg Omeprazole
When should Elvitegavir/Cobicistat/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine be initiated?
In pts with CrCl >= 70mL/min
Avoid use with other ART or with other nephrotoxic drugs
What’s the preferred initial combo for ART-NAIVE in HIV pregnant women?
PI-based regimen
(Lopinavir/Ritonavir + Zidovudine/Lamivudine)
(Atazanavir + Ritonavir + Zidovudine/Lamivudine)
NNRTI-based regimen
(Nevirapine + Zidovudine/Lamivudine)
What’s the preferred PI-based regimen in pregnant HIV women that are ART-naive?
Lopinavir/Ritonavir + Zidovudine/Lamivudine
Atazanavir + Ritonavir + Zidovudine/Lamivudine
What’s the preferred NNRTI-based regimen in pregnant HIV women that are ART-naive?
Nevirapine + Zidovudine/Lamivudine
What types of dosing Lopinavir/Ritonavir is used in pregnant women?
Twice daily dosing of Lopinavir/Ritonavir
NEVER use once daily dosing
What are the alternative regimens in ART-naive HIV pts?
NNRTI-based regimens
(Efavirenz + Abacavir/Lamivudine)
(Rilpivirine/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
(Rilpivirine + Abacavir/Lamivudine)
PI-based regime
(Atazanavir + Ritonavir + Abacavir/Lamivudine)
(Darunavir + Ritonavir + Abacavir/Lamivudine)
(Fosamprenavir + Ritonavir + either (Abacavir/Lamivudine or Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
Lopinavir + Ritonavir + either (Abacavir/Lamivudine or Tenofovir/Emtricitabine)
INSTI-based regimens
(Raltegavir + Abacavir/Lamivudine)
What’s the NNRTI-based regimen used as ALTERNATIVE regimen in ART-naive HIV pts?
Efavirenz + Abacavir/Lamivudine
Rilpivirine/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
Rilpivirine + Abacavir/Lamivudine
What’s the PI-based regimen used as ALTERNATIVE regimen in ART-naive HIV pts?
Atazanavir + Ritonavir + Abacavir/Lamivudine
Darunavir + Ritonavir + Abacavir/Lamivudine
Fosamprenavir + Ritonavir + either (Abacavir/Lamivudine or Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
Lopinavir + Ritonavir + either (Abacavir/Lamivudine or Tenofovir/Emtricitabine
What’s the INSTI-based regimen used as ALTERNATIVE regimen in ART-naive HIV pts?
Raltegravir + Abacavir/Lamivudine
When is the use of Rilpivirine CI?
In pts with pretx HIV RNA > 100,00 copies/ml
Combo with proton pump inhibitors, is also CI
Is once daily Lopinavir/Ritonavir recommended in HIV positive pregnant women?
No!
Twice daily is
When is the use of Abacavir CI?
Pts who test positive for HLA-B*5701
MOA of Nucleoside/Tide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)? What step in the HIV replication cycle does it work at?
Binds to catalytic site of reverse transcriptase, interfering with HIV viral RNA-dependent DNA polymerase and resulting in inhibition of viral replication.
Step 3
What’s the black box warning of ALL NRTIs? Which agents are most responsible?
Lactic acidosis and Severe hepatomegaly with steatosis
Stavudine, Didanosine and Zidovudine
List NRTIs agents
Abacavir ABC (Ziagen)
Didanosine ddl (Videx, Videx EC)
Emtricitabine FTC (Emtriva)
Lamivudine 3TC (Epivir)
Stavudine d4T (Zerit)
Tenofovir TDF (Viread)
Zidovudine ZDV or AZT (Retrovir)
What’s the black box warning of Abacavir, ABC (Ziagen)? - NRTIs
Hypersensitivity rxn (don’t re-challenge he)
What screening MUST be done to pts about to start Abacavir, ABC (Ziagen)? Why? - NRTIs
HLA-B*5701 allele (if positive, don’t use ABC)
Cuz of hypersensitivity rxn
What’s the black box warning of Didanosine, ddl (Videx; EC)? - NRTIs
Pancreatitis (sometimes fatal)
What’s the SE of Didanosine, ddl (Videx; EC)? - NRTIs
DIP
Diarrhea
Increased LFTs
Peripheral neuropathy
Howz Didanosine, ddl (Videx EC) taken? - NRTIs
Take on an empty stomach
Storage and stability of Didanosine, ddl (Videx; EC) and Stavudine, d4T (Zerit) - NRTIs?
Stable for 30 days if refrigated
Black box warning of Emtricitabine, FTC, (Emtriva) and Tenofovir, TDF (Viread) - NRTIs?
May exacerbate Hepatitis B once drug is d/c or HBV resistance may develop
SE of Emtricitabine, FTC, (Emtriva) - NRTIs?
Hyper pigmentation
Is there any benefit in combining Emtricitabine, FTC, (Emtriva) - NRTIs with Lamivuding, 3TC?
No!
Both are cytosine analogs: FTC and 3GC
What’s the dose of Emtricitabine, FTC, (Emtriva) - NRTIs capsule? How often?
200mg Daily
What’s Atripla?
Emtricitabine, FTC + Efavirenz + Tenofovir
Howz Atripla (Emtricitabine, FTC + Efavirenz + Tenofovir) used?
Once daily, On an empty stomach, preferably at HS (bedtime)
What’s the black box warning of Lamivudine, 3TC (Epivir)?
Don’t use Epivir-HBV for HIV tx (contains lower doses of Lamivudine)
May exacerbate Hepatitis B once drug is d/c or HBV resistance may develop
SEs of Stavudine, d4T (Zerit)?
Increased LFTs
Peripheral neuropathy
What’s the dosing of Tenofovir, TDF (Viread) - NRTIs?
300mg daily
SEs of Tenofovir, TDF (Viread) - NRTIs?
FORR
Fanconi syndrome
Osteomalacia
Renal insufficiency
Reduced bone density
Black box warning of Zidovudine, ZDV or AZT (Retrovir)?
Hematologic toxicities (neutropenia and anemia), esp in advanced HIV
Symptomatic myopathy and myositis (associated with prolonged use)
SEs of Zidovudine, ZDV or AZT (Retrovir)?
Increased LFTs
Role of IV Zidovudine, ZDV or AZT (Retrovir) in therapy? Exception?
IV Zidovudine, ZDV or AZT (Retrovir) used in labor for HIV+. Women
Unless viral load is < 400 copies/m
List NRTIs agents that should be avoided if possible?
Didanosine, ddl (Videx, Videx EC)
Stavudine, d4T (Zerit)
Zidovudine, ZDV or AZT (Retrovir) - except in pregnancy, when it’s preferred
Advantage of NRTIs over PIs and NNRTIs?
NRTIs don’t undergo hepatic transformations via CYP metabolic pathway, t4 they have fewer significant drug interactions
Which med should be avoided with ALL NRTIs bcuz of increased risk of lactic acidosis?
Ribavirin
Why is the combo of Didanosine, ddl and Stavudine, d4T CI?
Combo increases risk of Pancreatitis, Peripheral Neuropathy and Hyperlactatemia
Why is the combo of Didanosine, ddl and Tenofovir, TDF CI?
Due to resistance and virologic failure as well as increased Didanosine, ddl conc
Whys the combo of Emtricitabine and Lamivudine; Zidovudine and Stavudine avoided?
No benefit
MOA of Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)? Step in HIV replication cycle?
Binds to reverse transcriptase and blocks the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent DNA polymerase activities including HIV-1 replication
Step 3 (same as NRTIs)
What’s the SE of all agents in NNRTIs?
Rash (SJS/TEN) -monitor erythema, facial edema, skin necrosis, blisters, tongue swelling
Hepatoxicity - monitor LFTs
List NNRTIs agents
NEED R
Nevirapine, NVP, (Viramune, Viramune XR)
Efavirenz, EFV, (Sustiva)
Etravine, ETR, (Intelence)
Delavirdine, DRV, (Rescriptor)
Rilpivirine, RPV, (Edurant)
Which NNRTIs agent is preferred? When is it not preferred?
Efavirenz, EFV (Sustiva)
Not preferred In women who are planning to be pregnant or are sexually active (except the woman is on Atripla and is already in her 1st trimester, them she may continue)
Which NNRTIs agent is for tx in experienced pts?
Etravirine, ETR, (Intelence)
What’s the abbreviation of Efavirenz? Brand name?
EFV
Sustiva
SEs of Efavirenz, EFV, (Sustiva)?
CNS - impaired conc, drowsiness, vivid dreams, resolves btw 2-4wks
Psychiatric Sx - depression, paranoia, mania, suicide
Dosing of Efavirenz, EFV, (Sustiva)?
600mg daily
Take on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime
Pregnancy category of Efavirenz, EFV, (Sustiva)?
D
Howz Etravirine, ETR, (Intelence) dosed?
200mg bid AFTER meals
Which NNRTI is gen avoided, except in pregnancy when it’s then preferred?
Nevirapine, NVP (Viramune, Viramune XR)
What’s unique about the use of Nevirapine, NVP (Viramune, Viramune XR)?
Needs 14 day lead-in period
Black box warning of Nevirapine, NVP (Viramune, Viramune XR)?
Severe hepatotoxic rxn may occur (liver failure, death)
Severe, life-threatening skin rxns (SJS/TEN)
Main SEs of Nevirapine, NVP (Viramune, Viramune XR)?
Increased LFTs
Howz Rilpivirine, RPV (Edurant) dosed?
25mg daily with a meal
SEs of Rilpivirine, RPV (Edurant)?
CNS - depression, mood changes, suicidal ideation, insomnia
What should be done b4 placing a pt on NNRTIs?
Always run a drug interaction check on ALL pts receiving NNRTIs
MOA of Protease Inhibitors (PIs)? What step of HIV replication cycle does PIs work on?
Inhibits HIV-1 protease and renders the enzyme incapable of cleaving the Gag-Pol polyprotein, resulting in productions of immature, no infectious virions.
Step 7 (virus matures by protease releasing individual HIV proteins)
Class SEs of PIs?
Hyperglycemia/ Insulin resistance/ Diabetes
Lipoatrophy, fat maldistribution, hyperlipidemia
Hepatitis and hepatic decompensation
Immune reconstitution syndrome
Which PIs agents have the lowest occurrence of Lipoatrophy, fat maldistribution, hyperlipidemia?
Atazanavir and Darunavir
Which PIs have the highest occurrence of hepatitis and hepatic decompensation?
Tipranavir
List the preferred PIs agents
RAD
Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir)
Atazanavir, ATV (Reyataz)
Darunavir, DRV, (Prezista)
What’s the dosing of Atazanavir, ATV (Reyataz)?
300mg + 100mg Ritonavir daily
Take with food and water (better absorption)
SEs of Atazanavir, ATV (Reyataz)?
PR interval prolongation
Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia (leading to jaundice or scleral icterus - referred to as “bananavir”)
Rash
Nephrolithiasis (take with 48oz (1.5L) of water may reduce risk
Howz Darunavir, DRV (Prezista) dosed in tx-naive?
800mg + 100mg Ritonavir daily
Take with food. Swallow whole
SEs of Darunavir, DRV (Prezista)?
Nausea
Diarrhea
Rash (SJS/TEN)
Warnings associated with Darunavir, DRV (Prezista) use?
Caution in pts with a sulfa allergy
What’s the abbreviation and brand name of Atazanavir?
ATV
Reyataz
What’s the abbreviation and brand name of Darunavir?
DRV
Prezista
What’s the abbreviation and brand name of Ritonavir?
RTV
Norvir
Howz Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir) dosed?
100-400mg/d - booster dose
Take with food
Howz solutions, capsules and tablets of Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir) stored?
Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir) solution - don’t refrigerate (contains 43% alcohol)
Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir) capsule - refrigerated (30days at room temp)
Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir) tablets - room temp
SEs of Ritonavir, RTV (Norvir)?
N/V/D
Pancreatitis
Asthenia
Altered taste
PR prolongation
Which PIs is/are preferred in pregnancy?
Atazanavir, ATV (Reyataz)
Lopinavir + Ritonavir, LPV/r (Kaletra)
Howz Lopinavir + Ritonavir, LPV/r (Kaletra) dosed in tx-naive HIV+ pts?
800mg Lopinavir/200mg Ritonavir daily or 400mg/200mg BID
Take w/o regard to food, except the oral soln needs to be taken with food
Whys Ritonavir used in combo with other PIs?
Ritonavir is a strong inhibitor of 3A4, t4 it’s used at low doses to increase, or boost the level of other PIs.
MOA of fusion inhibitors? Step in HIV replication cycle?
Block attachment (or fusion) of HIV-1 virus with CD4 cells by blocking the conformational change in gp41 req for membrane fusion and entry into CD4 cells (also known as cell entry inhibitors)
Step 1
List agents under Fusion Inhibitors
Enfuvirtide, T20 (Fuzeon)
What’s the place of Enfuvirtide, T20 (Fuzeon) - fusion inh in therapy?
Salvage therapy (for tx-experienced pts)
SEs of Enfuvirtide, T20 (Fuzeon) - Fusion Inh?
Local injection site rxns in almost 100% pts (pain, erythema, induration, nodules and cysts, pruritus, ecchymosis)
Increased risk of bacterial pneumonia
MOA of CCR5 antagonists? Step it acts on in HIV replication cycle?
Binds to CCR5 co-receptor on the CD4 cells and prevent the conformation change req for HIV cell entry
Step 1
List agents under CCR5 antagonists?
Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry)
What’s the place of Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) in therapy?
For tx-experienced pts
Black box warning of Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) - CCR5 antagonist
Hepatotoxicity with allergic type features
SEs of Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) - CCR5 antagonist?
Upper respiratory tract inf
Fever
Rash (including SJS)
Musculoskeletal sx
Dizziness
Monitoring for Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) - CCR5 antagonist?
Prior to starting therapy, pts must undergo a screening test (Trofile).
Why is the screening test, Trofile recommended prior to starting Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) - CCR5 antagonist?
Maraviroc, MVC, (Selzentry) - CCR5 antagonist only works for pts with CCR5-tropic dx
MOA of Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors (INSTIs)? Place in HIV replication cycle?
Integrase inhibitors block the Integrase enzyme needed for viral DNA to enter the host nucleus
Step 4
What’s the agents under INSTIs?
RED
Raltegavir, RAL (Isentress)
Elvitegavir, EVG; Cobicistat, COB; Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, (Stribild)
Dolutegravir, DTH, (Tivicay)
Howz Raltegavir, RAL (Isentress) dosed?
400mg BID
What’s the abbreviation and brand name of Raltegavir?
RAL
Isentress
Which INSTIs is taken with regards to food?
Elvitegavir, EVG; Cobicistat, COB; Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, (Stribild)
Main SE of Elvitegavir, EVG; Cobicistat, COB; Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, (Stribild)?
Proteinuria
Which HIV agents are boosters (inhibitors used to increase/ boost the levels of other HIV agents)?
Ritonavir
Cobicistat
List the 2-drugs combo HIV pdts
Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg (Truvada) 1 tab daily
Lamivudine 150mg + Zidovudine 300mg (Combivir) 1 tab BID
Abacavir 600mg + Lamivudine 300mg (Epzicom) 1 tab daily
List the 3-drugs combo HIV pdts
Abacavir 300mg + Lamivudine 150mg (Epzicom) + Zidovudine 300mg (Trizivir) 1 tab BID
Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Efavirenz 600mg (Atripla)
1 tab daily on empty stomach
Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Rilpivirine 25mg (Complera)
1 tab daily with food
List the 4-drugs combo HIV pdts
Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Elvitegravir 150mg + Cobicistat (Stribild) 1 tab daily with food
Which agents used in the 4-drug combo aren’t approved as solo agents and only used in combo pdt?
Elvitegravir (INSTIs)
Cobicistat
What’s the brand name and dosing of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg?
Truvada - 1 tab daily
What’s the brand name and dosing of Lamivudine 150mg + Zidovudine 300mg?
Combivir - 1 tab BID
What’s the brand name and dosing of Abacavir 600mg + Lamivudine 300mg?
Epzicom - 1 tab daily
What’s the brand name and dosing of Abacavir 300mg + Lamivudine 150mg + Zidovudine 300mg?
Trizivir - 1 tab BID
What’s the brand name and dosing of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Efavirenz 600mg?
Atripla - 1 tab daily on empty stomach
What’s the brand name and dosing of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Rilpivirine 25mg?
Complera - 1 tab daily with food
What’s the brand name and dosing of Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Elvitegravir 150mg + Cobicistat?
Stribild - 1 tab daily with food
What’s Pre-Exposure Prohylaxis (PrEP)?
New HIV prevention method in which people who don’t have HIV take Truvada (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir) to reduce their risk of becoming infected
What’s the med used in PrEP?
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Truvada) 1 tab PO daily
What needs to be done before initiating PrEP?
Confirm HIV negative status through HIV antibody test
Confirm CrCl >= 60mL/min
Confirm pt very high risk for acquiring HIV
Screen for Hep B and STDs
What needs to be done after initiating PrEP?
HIV test and document -ve result
Provide no more than 90-day supply at a time (renew rx only once HIV negative status is confirmed)
Pregnancy test
Counseling on PrEP adherence and safe sex practices
Q6 months, check SCr and calculate CrCl, and test for bacterial STDs (regardless of sx)
List HIV drugs used w/o food?
Atripla
Didanosine
Efavirenz (or small amt of food)
Fosamprenavir (oral suspension)
Indinavir - unboosted
Tenofovir powder (to avoid bitter taste)
Nonoccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP)?
Nonoccupational exposure is the use of ART prophylaxis after sexual, injection drug use, or some other nonoccupational exposure to HIV
What combo is used for nPEP?
NNRTI-based regimens
Efavirenz + (Lamivudine or Emtricitabine) + (Zidovudine or Tenofovir)
PI-based regimens
Lopinavir/Ritonavir + (Lamivudine or Emtricitabine) + Zidovudine
What’s Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis Recommendations (PEP)?
Exposure of health care personnel to blood and body fluids that may be potentially be contaminated with HIV
What’s the preferred tx for Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis Recommendations (PEP)?
Raltegavir + Truvada (Tenofovir/Emtricitabine) for a 4-wk course (within 72 hrs)
Name OTC HIV testing?
Express HIV-1 Test System
OraQuick test
How soon after using OraQuick test should test be read?
After 20mins, but no later than 40mins
Look at strategies to improve adherence to ART?
Pg 368
What’s primary prophylaxis of Pnuemocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
TMP/SMX 1DS tab PO daily
Or
1 SS PO daily
What’s alternative prophylaxis of Pnuemocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
TMP/SMX 1 DS PO TIW
Or
Dapsone 100mg PO daily or 50mg PO BID
Or
Dapsone + Pyrimethamine + Leucovorin) or Aerosolized pentamidine, or Atovaquone
What’s the indication of Pnuemocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
CD4+ count < 200 cells/mL
Or
Oropharyngeal candidiasis
What’s criteria for d/c of primary prophylaxis of Pnuemocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
CD4+ count > 200 for 3 months on ART
What’s indication of Toxoplasma gondii?
Toxoplasma IgG positive pts with CD4+ count < 100 cells/mL
What’s primary prophylaxis of Toxoplasma gondii?
TMP/SMX 1 DS tab PO daily
What’s alternative prophylaxis of Toxoplasma gondii?
TMP/SMX 1 DS PO TIW
Or
1 SS PO daily
Or
(Dapsone 50mg PO daily + Pyrimethamine 50mg PO weekly + Leucovorin 25mg PO weekly)
What’s criteria for d/c primary prophylaxis of Toxoplasma gondii?
CD4+ count > 200 for 3montbs on ART
What’s indication for Mycobacterium Avium complex (MAC)?
CD4+ count < 50 cells/mL after ruling out active disseminated MAC dx
What’s primary prophylaxis for Mycobacterium Avium complex (MAC)?
Azithromycin 1,200mg PO weekly
Or
Clarithromycin 500mg PO BID
Or
Azithromycin 600mg PO twice weekly
What’s criteria for d/c of primary prophylaxis for Mycobacterium Avium complex (MAC)?
CD4+ count >= 100 for 3 months on ART
What’s 1st-line tx of Cryptococcal meningitis (opportunistic inf)?
Liposomal Amphotericin B + Flucytosine
What’s alternative tx of Cryptococcal meningitis (opportunistic inf)?
Amphotericin B deoxycholate + Flucytosine/Fluconazole
What’s secondary prophylaxis of Cryptococcal meningitis (opportunistic inf)?
Fluconazole (low dose)
What’s 1st-line tx of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (opportunistic inf)?
Valganciclovir or Ganciclovir
What’s alt. tx of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (opportunistic inf)?
Foscarnet or Cidofovir
What’s secondary prophylaxis of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (opportunistic inf)?
Continue same agent at reduced at reduced dose (usually Valganciclovir)
What’s 1st-line tx of Mycobacterium Avium complex (opportunistic inf)?
Clarithromycin or Azithromycin + Ethambutol +/- Rifampicin/Rifabutin
What’s alt. tx of Mycobacterium Avium complex (opportunistic inf)?
Replace 1 agent with Moxifloxacin
What’s secondary prophylaxis of Mycobacterium Avium complex (opportunistic inf)?
Same agents at same doses
What’s 1st line tx of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) (opportunistic inf)?
TMP/SMX +/- corticosteroids
What’s alt. tx of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) (opportunistic inf)?
Atovaquone or (Clindamycin + Primaquine) or Pentamidine IV or (Dapsone + Trimethoprim)
What’s secondary prophylaxis of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) (opportunistic inf)?
TMP/SMX or Dapsone or (Dapsone + Pyrimethamine) or Atovaquone or Inhaled Pentamidine
What’s 1st line tx of Toxoplasmosis meningoencephalitis (opportunistic inf)?
Pyrimethamine + Sulfadiazene
What’s alt. tx of Toxoplasmosis meningoencephalitis (opportunistic inf)?
TMP/SMX, (Pyrimethadine + Clindamycin or Azithromycin), (Atovaquone or with Sulfadiazine or Primethamine)
What’s secondary prophylaxis of Toxoplasmosis meningoencephalitis (opportunistic inf)?
Same agents at reduced dose
What’s imp in all HIV meds counseling?
Don’t skip any doses
What’s imp in Tenofovir counseling?
Use only the dosing scoop to measure the oral powder
Mix oral powders with soft foods that can be swallowed w/o chewing e.g. Applesauce,
Don’t mix oral powder with liquid
Give entire dose right away after mixing, to avoid bad taste
What’s imp in Efavirenz counseling?
Take on an empty stomach, w/o food, usually once daily at bedtime
What’s considered high risk in HTN?
Pts that have DM, CKD, known CAD Or CAD equivalent (carotid artery dx, PAD, abdominal aortic aneurysm) Or 10-yr Framingham risk score > 10%
What’s HIV?
HIV is a RNA retrovirus that attacks the immune system, mainly the CD4+ T cells => progressive decrease in CD4+ T cell count.