The pharmacotherapy of the modern day epidemic infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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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 languageEnglish
Article number72
Pages (from-to)525-533
Number of pages9
JournalAmerican Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Volume69
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005

Keywords

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  • Epidemic
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Pharmacotherapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacy

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