Abstract
Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the resultant Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have reached pandemic proportions, causing approximately 20 million deaths worldwide. HIV pharmacotherapy is a complex and rapidly evolving area. Educators are challenged to provide pharmacy students with current, specific, and practical information in this highly specialized area. This paper describes a learning experience in HIV/AIDS which incorporates basic HIV epidemiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapy. The experience also emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of the disease which can among other things impact adherence. Mini-cases and a clinic medication history form that are used to assist students in assimilating information and relating it to patient care are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 72 |
Pages (from-to) | 525-533 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Epidemic
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Pharmacotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacy