HIV Pre test discussion

Question 1

What is the mneumonic for HIV Pre test discussion structure?

Answer 1

REEBA

Reasons for taking
Ever had this before
Exposure risk
Benefits (and cons)
Aggrement

Question 2

What are 5 questions to ask a patient with HIV pre test discussion in “Exposure”

Answer 2

Do you have MSM

Are you a sex worker?

How many partners in the last 3 months?

Ever had sex abroad?

IV drug use?

Question 3

What happens if a patient has had a high risk activity within the last 3 months before the test?

Answer 3

Have the test today and come back in 3 months time if the result is negative today

Question 4

Explain the basics of the test HIV

Answer 4

Fingerprick test looking for a particular Ab to HIV

Should take a few minutes and is 99% accurate

False positive / negatives are rare so is very accurate

Its either reactive / negative. If its reactive we’ll have to bring you in again for a blood test to confirm if you have HIV