Abacavir

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (83 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

1 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This program focuses on the role of abacavir, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, in treating human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection when combined with other antiretroviral agents. This course explores the indications, dosing schedules, contraindications, and potential adverse effects of abacavir use. Antiretroviral therapy is a critical factor in achieving favorable outcomes for HIV patients, and this program places a significant emphasis on the importance of treatment adherence and the prevention of drug resistance.

This course highlights the crucial role of an interprofessional healthcare team in caring for individuals with HIV. By integrating the expertise and perspectives of various healthcare professionals, this program ensures a comprehensive approach to patient care, ultimately leading to optimal treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. Participants will gain valuable insights and tools to manage HIV effectively, reduce the risk of drug resistance, and enhance treatment adherence, contributing to the overall success of antiretroviral therapy.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients who require antiretroviral therapy, including abacavir, for managing HIV-1 based on clinical guidelines and diagnostic criteria.

  • Implement and integrate abacavir into antiretroviral regimens efficiently, adhering to prescribed dosages and appropriate combinations as per established HIV treatment protocols.

  • Assess patient responses to abacavir therapy regularly, monitoring treatment adherence, viral load suppression, and potential drug-related complications through laboratory tests and clinical evaluations.

  • Determine strategies with other healthcare team members to ensure seamless implementation, monitoring, and optimization of abacavir therapy within the broader context of HIV management.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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