A 32-year-old nurse experiences a needlestick injury from a known HIV-positive patient with a high viral load. The injury is deep and involved a hollo...

Question

A 32-year-old nurse experiences a needlestick injury from a known HIV-positive patient with a high viral load. The injury is deep and involved a hollow-bore needle. What is the most appropriate immediate management regarding HIV prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV post-exposure prophylaxis with a triple antiretroviral regimen as soon as possible

Answer

Reassure that no prophylaxis is required and arrange serology in 3 months

Answer

Wait for baseline HIV serology before commencing any treatment

Answer

Commence oral aciclovir for viral prophylaxis

Answer

Advise abstinence and barrier methods only, no medication

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

A 32-year-old nurse experiences a needlestick injury from a known HIV-positive patient with a high viral load. The injury is deep and involved a hollow-bore needle. What is the most appropriate immediate management regarding HIV prophylaxis?