A 29-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. The injury is deep and blood-filled. The patient is a late p...

Question

A 29-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. The injury is deep and blood-filled. The patient is a late presenter with risk factors for HIV. What is the most appropriate management regarding HIV prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Commence HIV post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible

Answer

Wait for the source patient's HIV test before deciding

Answer

No prophylaxis is required

Answer

Advise testing only at 12 months post-exposure

Answer

Start lifelong antiretroviral therapy immediately

au-acem MCQ (SBA): HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

A 29-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. The injury is deep and blood-filled. The patient is a late presenter with risk factors for HIV. What is the most appropriate management regarding HIV prophylaxis?