• 
• Case-Based Modules
• Initial Evaluation
• Dermatologic Manifestations
• Oral Manifestations
• OIs: Prophylaxis
• OIs: Treatment
• Antiretroviral Rx
• Antiretroviral Rx: Resistance
• Antiretroviral Rx: Adverse Effects
• Drug-Drug Interactions
• Postexposure Prophylaxis
• Perinatal Transmission
• Special Populations
• Prevention for Positives
• Challenging Unknowns
• Resource-Limited Settings
• Interactive Tutorials
• Routine HIV Screening
• Oraquick Advance Rapid HIV Test
• HIV Integration
• This program is funded through Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services.

• Home
• About This Site
• Free CE
• AETC NRC
• Resources
• Feedback
• Site Map
• Authors

Postexposure Prophylaxis

Question | Discussion | References | CME Credit

Case 3: Management of a Needlestick Injury: Source Patient of Unknown Serostatus

You answered:

	Offer PEP if rapid testing of the needle that caused the injury suggests the presence of HIV.

This answer is incorrect. Testing of needles or other sharps for the presence of HIV following a percutaneous injury is not recommended because the accuracy of HIV testing in this setting is not clear.

	Do not offer PEP because the source patient is not known to be HIV-infected and the mechanism of injury is low-risk for HIV transmission.
	Offer PEP only if testing of the source patient confirms that he is HIV-infected.
	Offer PEP with zidovudine plus lamivudine (Combivir) and perform HIV testing on the source patient as soon as it is possible.

[Back to Case 3 Question | Go to Correct Answer]

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2004-2013 University of Washington