1. In the United States, which patient population is disproportionately affected by HIV infection?
A. Caucasian youths
B. Men who have sex with men
C. Caucasian females
D. Homeless people regardless of ethnicity
2. The body's production of HIV antibodies can be delayed up to 4 to 6 weeks post infection, which is commonly referred to as the window period. This delay can lead to a ___________.
A. False-positive test result
B. False-negative test result
C. True-negative test result
D. None of the above
3. Which of the following infections is most likely to be transmitted via needlestick?
A. Hepatitis B virus
B. Hepatitis C virus
C. HIV infection
D. Human papillomavirus
4. Which of the following statements is NOT correct with regard to the combination drug tenofovir/emtricitabine?
A. Tenofovir/emtricitabine has an FDA-approved indication for pre-exposure prophylaxis
B. Repeat HIV testing is recommended at least every 3 months while on therapy
C. Repeat evaluations of kidney function should be performed at least every 6 months while on therapy
D. All of the above are correct
5. After an occupational exposure to HIV, postexposure prophylaxis should be commenced as soon as possible (within 72 hours) and continued for at least how many days?
A. 14 days
B. 21 days
C. 28 days
D. 45 days
6. Which of the following antiretroviral drug regimens would NOT be appropriate for a treatment-naïve patient who is positive for HLA-B*5701 ?
A. Abacavir/lamivudine/dolutegravir
B. Tenofovir/emtricitabine plus dolutegravir
C. Tenofovir/emtricitabine plus raltegravir
D. Tenofovir/emtricitabine/cobicistat/elvitegravir
7. Which of the following is a preferred prophylactic drug regimen against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia?
A. Levofloxacin 750 mg 1 tablet once daily
B. Cefdinir 300 mg 1 tablet twice daily
C. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim 800/160 mg 1 table once daily
D. None of the above
8. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients with HIV infection should receive which of the following vaccine schedules?
A. Inactivated influenza vaccine annually
B. A single dose of PCV13 vaccine
C. One to two doses of PPSV23
D. All of the above
9. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding informed consent according to Florida law?
A. Informed consent must be written
B. Minors in the state of Florida are considered adults for the purposes of informed consent
C. Health care providers who perform HIV testing without consent are subject to discipline
D. None of the above
10. If a preliminary HIV test result is positive, the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act indicates:
A. The infected individual must be notified immediately—no additional tests are needed
B. A second confirmatory test is required before the patient can be informed of the result
C. The patient must wait 7 days and return for repeat testing
D. None of the above
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. To what extent did the program meet objective #5?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
23. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
24. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
25. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
26. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
27. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20
