Full 2L QBank
Microbiology General 774114c3

A resident doctor sustained a needlestick injury while sampling blood of a patient who is HIV positive. A decision is taken to offer him post-exposure prophylaxis. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation ?

A
Zidovudine + Lamivudine for 4 weeks
B
Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Nevirapine for 4 weeks
C
Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir for 4 weeks
D
Zidovudine + Stavudine + Nevirapine for 4 weeks.
High-Yield Explanation
Current NACO recommendation is TLE regimen- tenofovir, lamivudine and efavirenz - Single daily dose, for 4 weeks for any exposure Earleir recommendation was- Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir for 4 weeks for severe expsoure

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now