Infectious Disease Section 5.4 – HIV Medications
From Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist
June 1, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
This episode discusses HIV medications, their mechanisms, adverse effects, and nursing considerations for patient care.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, remains one of the most important infectious diseases in modern healthcare, but advances in antiretroviral therapy have transformed it from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition for many patients. In this episode, we’ll break down the major medication classes used to treat HIV, discuss how these drugs work, review key adverse effects and drug interactions, and highlight practical nursing considerations that impact patient safety and adherence. Whether you work in acute care, outpatient practice, long-term care, or public health, understanding HIV pharmacology is essential to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for patients living with HIV and AIDS. You can find the full 16+ hour nursing pharmacology review course, including PDF handouts, cheat sheets, practice questions, and on-demand videos at meded101.com!
People in this episode
Host: Eric Christianson
Topics covered
- HIV medications
- antiretroviral therapy
- patient safety
- drug interactions
- nursing considerations
Keywords
- HIV
- AIDS
- antiretroviral therapy
- medications
- pharmacology
- nursing
- patient safety
- drug interactions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: meded101.com
Books & works: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, AIDS
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