OVERVIEW

HIV Infection: An Update on Antiretroviral Therapy - Florida Board-Approved Edition is organized by The Rx Consultant and will be held from Mar 15, 2018 - Mar 15, 2021.

The target audience for this medical event is accredited program is targeted to pharmacists and nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 CE Credits (0.20 CEU)

Course Description:
Due to the availability of potent and better-tolerated antiretroviral agents (ARVs) that prolong life, the number of people living with HIV has increased significantly since the late 1990s. About 1.1 million people in the US are currently living with HIV infection. People living with HIV now have a similar life expectancy as the general population.

Course Objectives:
• List the antiretroviral regimens recommended for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, and describe their efficacy.
• Describe the current recommendations for starting antiretroviral therapy. Identify the recommended regimens for antiretroviral-naïve persons.
• Discuss the adverse effects and drug interactions of the most commonly used antiretroviral agents (ARVs) and classes.
• Advise patients about the administration of ARVs, monitoring parameters, and the importance of adherence.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.