After exposure to HIV, prophylactic antiretroviral drugs should be administered within:
A) 1-2 hours
B) 72-96 hours
C) 1-2 weeks
D) 3-4 weeks
A) 1-2 hours
After exposure to HIV, prophylactic antiretroviral drugs should be administered within 1 to 2 hours, and no longer than 72 hours after exposure. These drugs must be continued for 28 days. The patient must be tested for antibodies against HIV at the time of exposure if possible, then again at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after exposure.
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