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at what age can you use valacyclovir

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how long to recover from HSV 1 primary vs recurrent infxn

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primary = 1-3 wks
recurrent = 7-10d

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how long to recover from primary vs secondary genital herpes

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primary = 2-4wks
recurrent = 8-10dh

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when shoudl you consider suppressive tx fro HSV2

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if getting 6 or more recurrent episodes/ yr

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for those with genital HSV in pregnancy, what should be done

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if active outbreak or prodrome during delivery = c section

otherwise, start suppressive tx at 36wks with acyclovir or valacyclovir

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what are the options for PrEP?

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daily tenofovir DF or AF + emtricitabine or PRN 2 tabs 2-24hr before and 1 tab daily until 48 hrs fater

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what are the options for nPEP

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tenofovir DF/ emtricitabine + raltegravir or dolutegravir

tenofovir DF or AF/ emtricitabine + darunavir/ ritonavir

x28d

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when might you get symptoms of HIV infection after exposure

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2-6wks post exposure

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which ARVs cause dyslipidemia

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TAF, EFV (efavirenz), boosted PIs

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which tenofovir causes more renal tubular dysfxn and bone mineral density loss

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TDF

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which NRTI causes hypersensitivity rxns

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abacavir

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name the NRTIs

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LATTEZ
lamivudine, abacavir, tenofovir DF, AF, emtricitabine, ziidovudine

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what do the INSTIs end with

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-gravir

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what do the PIs end with

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-avir

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which ARV increases metformin concentrations

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bictegravir

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which ARV class should be taken apart from cations

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INSTIs

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cobicistat inhibits which CYP enzyme

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3A4

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cobicistat is used to boost (3 drugs)

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atazanavir, darunavir, elvitegravir

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name the 4 initial recommended ARV regimens to start

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TAF/FTC + BIC
ABC/3TF + DTG
TDF or TAF + FTC or 3TC + DTG
3TC + DTG (only if viral load <100k)

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which ARV should be avoided until HLA is known

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abacavir (HLA-B701)

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which ARV should be taken with food

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generally PIs, elvitegravir, dolutegravir

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which NNRTI is preferred for use except in pregnancy

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efavirenz

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if pts CrCl <60, which AVR should be avoided?, which can be used if >30 or on dialysis

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avoid TDF
can use TAF

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which tenofovir is assocaited w/ renal tubular dysfxn

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TDF

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which ARTs should be avoided in psych illness
efavirenz and CVD: ABC, DRV, LPV/rilpivirine
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which ARTs should be avoided in dyslipidemia
boosted PI, efavirenz, elvitegravir/ cobicistat
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which tenofovir improves lipid levels
TDF
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which ARTs should be used in hep B coinfection
tenofovir AF or DF + emtricitabine or lamivudine (tenofovir inhibits hepatitis) then dd either PI + enhancer or INSTI or NNRT
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which parinatal ART should be started in infants born to HIV infected mothers
zidovudine
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which ART class lacks CYP interactions
INSTI
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if CD4<200, what should be started?
prophylaxis for PCP with TMP/SMX
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when should assessment of viral load be done after starting ART
2-8wks
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what is preferred regimen for pts trying to get pregnant with HIV
2NRTIs + ritonavir boosted PI or iNSTI, reserve fusion inhibitors for those who failed tx on other 1st line options
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what is the preferred tx for <200 CD4 or prophylaxis for PCP
TMP/SMX
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T or F: mothers with HIV can breastfeed
F- HIV can be transmitted through breastmilk
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what age is croup most common in
6mths-3yrs
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when should CS start working for croup
2-3hrs
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when should epi start working for croup, how long does it last
10 min, lasts 2hrs
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what croup severities require epi
severe only
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what is 1st line for high risk pt tx for covid
paxlovid x5d or remdesivir IV x2d
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if a patient is to use paxlovid, they must present within ____. If it is remdesivir, they must present within ____
5d for paxlovid, 7d for remdesivir
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what is the eGFR cut off for paxlovid and remdesivir
<30 <60 (paxlovid only 1 tab of nirmatrelvir)
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what is second line tx for mild covid
fluvoxamine x15d (w/in 7d) or budesonide x14d
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which CYP enzyme does ritonavir inhibit
CYP3A4 - effect lasts for 2 days after stopping (v strong)
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what are some common AEs of paxlovid
metallic taste, elevated BP, HA, muscle pain, N/V/D long term hepatotoxicity w/ ritonavir
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T or F: remdesivir and paaxlovid are not safe in pregnancy
F- both are safe
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when do neuraminidase inhibitors have to be started? what is the usual treatment duration?
within 48hrs treat for 5 days
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which patients should receive antiviral tx regardless of time since sx onset for influenzaa
Pts >1yr of age + chronic condition or immuncomp or other RF Pts >65yrs in which influenza is strongly suspected Pts requiring hospitalization Serious, complicated, or progressive (regardless of pt’s previous health status)
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what is the 1st choice antiviral for influenza for most pts
oseltamivir x5d
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which neuraminidase inhibitor requires renal dosing adjustment
oseltamivir
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zanamivir may be used in influenza instead of oseltamivir if
pt >7yrs without lung issues + failed oseltamivir and no enteral access or has influenza B
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when is peramivir used in influenza
if =>18yrs and can't inhale and has IV access
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which antivirals are used for influenza prophylaxis, for how long?
Oseltamivir 75mg daily (renal adjustment required) x10d Zanamivir 10mg daily x10d Baloxavir = same as tx once
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influenza vaccination is recommended in those _____ months old
>6mths 6-23mths = cell culture inactivated type, otherwise IIV4-SD =>65yrs = HD
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PEP and nPEP should be started within
72hrs
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what is preferred and alt tx for gonorrhea
ceftriaxone IM + azithromycin x1 dose (esp if pharyngeal or MSM) cefixime IM + azithro ok if not MSM or pharyngeal alt: azithro + gentamicin or ciprofloxacin gentamicin + doxycycline
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which STIs is a test of cure recommended
gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
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T or F: sexual partners of gonorrhea and chlamydia do not need to be treated
F- both need to be treated even if asymp (all partners w/in 60d)
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in gonorrhea and chlamydia, pt should abstain from sex for __________
7 d after tx started
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when is a test of cure recommended for chlamydia
if adherence concerns, alt tx needed, child abuse, pregnancy
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what is the preferred tx for chlmydia
azithromycin x1dose docycycline x7d
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what is the alt tx for chlamydia if pt is pregnant
amoxicillin x7d azithromycin x1dose
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how long should you abstain from sex after syphilis
7d after COMPLETING tx
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what is the preferred tx for pubic lice
permethrin 1% mixed pyrethrins
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what is the preferred tx for scabies
permethrin 5% cream
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what is preferred tx for syphilis
benzathines penicillin G IM alt: doxycycline or ceftriaxone
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what is preferred tx for CNS or ocular syphilis
penicillin G IV
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