A 39-year-old presents 36 hours after a needlestick from a patient with unknown HIV status. What is correct regarding HIV PEP?...

Question

A 39-year-old presents 36 hours after a needlestick from a patient with unknown HIV status. What is correct regarding HIV PEP?

Accepted Answer

Initiate PEP now and continue for 28 days (within 72-hour window)

Answer

PEP is ineffective after any time delay

Answer

Start PrEP instead of PEP

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Delay PEP until source testing returns

Answer

Single-dose PEP is sufficient

us-abem MCQ (SBA): HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis