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When is antiretroviral treatment begun for an HIV infected individual?
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Treatment should begin when any of the following conditions are met:
CD4 count is <200 cells/uL presence of an AIDS defining illness High viral load(> 100,000 copies/mL) rapid decline of CD4(> 100 cells/uL) per year pregnant women |
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What are the 3 classes of anti-HIV drugs?
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1. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
2. Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors 3. Protease inhibitors |
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What are some examples of NNRTIs?
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Nevirapine, efavirenz, delaviridine
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What are some examples of protease inhibitors?
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Indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir and nelfinavir
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Can a patient who develops resistance to a NRTI be switched to another NRTI?
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Yes
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Can a patient who develops resistance to a PI be switched to another PI?
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No. Resistance to one PI indicates resistance to all PIs.
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What is a buffalo hump?
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Fat deposition in the back of the neck associated with PI use.
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