A 28-year-old with occupational needlestick from a source of unknown HIV status presents 36 hours after exposure. Best initial step?...

Question

A 28-year-old with occupational needlestick from a source of unknown HIV status presents 36 hours after exposure. Best initial step?

Accepted Answer

Start 28-day HIV PEP with TDF/FTC plus an integrase inhibitor

Answer

No prophylaxis; wait for source testing

Answer

Start 7-day PEP course only

Answer

Start dual NRTI therapy without integrase inhibitor

Answer

Defer PEP beyond 72 hours

"infectious diseases" MCQ (SBA): HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis