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HIV is a virus targeting CD4+ cells resulting in immunodeficiency. All HIV+ individuals should undergo lifelong treatment regardless of one's CD4 count.
Tools + Resources
Tools + Resources
Canada's Source for HIV and Hepatitis C (CATIE)
Overview of HIV prevention, diagnostics and available combination products.
Interaction checker for HIV medications.
BC Centre for Excellence is a great tool for both healthcare providers and patients. It has great resources for patients and an overview of therapeutic guidelines and medication information sheets.
Student Guide
Student Guide
HIV.pdfTest Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge
During which stage of HIV infection is there a high risk of transmission ?
a) Acute stage
b) Chronic stage
c) AIDs stage
d) None of the above
Undetectable refers to what in HIV (ie. U=U)?
a) CD4 count > 200 cells/uL
b) VL <200 copies/mL
c) Patient is asymptomatic
d) Absence of opportunistic infections
In which of the following patients would you delay initiating HIV treatment in?
a) Non-meningeal TB
b) Asymptomatic patient who is HIV positive
c) TB meningitis
d) Malignancy requiring chemotherapy
Which of the following is an example of an HAART regimen?
a) NRTI + NNRTI
b) 2x NNRTI + INSTI
c) INSTI + PI
d) 2x NRTI + INSTI
Which of the following agents reduce bone mineral density?
a) Tenofovir DF
b) Lamivudine
c) Cobicistat
d) Bictegravir
Which class of anti-retrovirals interact with cations?
a) NRTI
b) NNRTI
c) INSTI
d) PI
Answer Key
Answer Key
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