MCQ Medicine Answer 10

The Correct Answer is A


If the donor is HIV negative and asymptomatic at the time of exposure, no further HIV testing of the recipient is necessary, although some prefer additional tests for peace of mind. Prophylactic treatment is unnecessary in this situation, although it might be recommended if the donor's HIV status is unknown. As her HIV status is negative, the nurse need not follow more stringent guidelines than universal precautions.


Ref: Goldman L, Bennett IC (eds): Cecil Textbook of Medicine, ed 21. WB Saunders Co, 2000, pp 1904-1907. 2) Updated U.S. Public Health Service guidelines for the management of occupational exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and recommendations for postexposure prophylaxis. MMWR 2001; 50(RR-11):23.

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