Objectives

• Understand the purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
• Describe the role of the pharmacist in dispensing PEP for HIV in optimizing HIV prevention strategies.
• Differentiate between patients to whom it is appropriate to dispense PEP and to whom it is inappropriate.
• Outline the common dosages, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse events, drug interactions, and warnings/precautions and counseling recommendations for PEP medications. 
• Discuss the difference between HIV stigma and HIV discrimination and assess the negative effects of stigma.
• Review the NC standing order for Pharmacist-Initiated PEP and the supporting documents.

Instructions:
To complete the learning modules, begin by clicking on Part I: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: A Brief Overview of a Complex Disease State. View the recording in its entirety. This will unlock and allow advancement to the next recording. Each lesson requires completion of the lesson or assessment prior to advance. Once ALL of the lessons and assessments are completed, your CE credit will be added to your NCAP profile.