Question

A 45-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a hollow-bore needle used on a patient known to be HIV positive with a detectable viral load. What is the most appropriate management within 1 hour of the incident?

Accepted Answer

Start HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and arrange urgent occupational health review

Answer

Reassure that no further action is necessary

Answer

Wait for the patient’s latest viral load result before acting

Answer

Start long-term antiretroviral therapy immediately

Answer

Give hepatitis B immunoglobulin only

Practice question

A 45-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a hollow-bore needle used on a patient known to be HIV positive with a detectable viral load. What is the most appropriate management within 1 hour of the incident?