Which Statement About HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for Health-Care Workers

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement about HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for health-care workers is the most accurate?

• A)PEP should be started within hours of exposure.
• B)PEP should be started within 72 hours of exposure.
• C)Renal and hepatic function tests should be done 6 weeks after beginning PEP.
• D)PEP will prevent potential hepatitis C infection if present.

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