Question

A 35-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after being sexually assaulted. She is unsure of the assailant's HIV status. She presents within 12 hours of the assault. What is the MOST appropriate HIV-related management?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as soon as possible after baseline testing

Answer

Reassure that HIV transmission risk is negligible; no treatment needed

Answer

Wait for the assailant's HIV test before offering PEP

Answer

Offer HIV vaccination

Answer

Schedule HIV test in 6 months only

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after being sexually assaulted. She is unsure of the assailant's HIV status. She presents within 12 hours of the assault. What is the MOST appropriate HIV-related management?