This module discusses comorbidities and issues encountered by aging human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency (AIDS) patients.
By the end of this presentation, the participant should be able to:
- Identify ailments common to long-term patients with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS).
- Recognize measures used to prevent polypharmacy in older HIV- and AIDS-infected patients.
- Recognize measures used to treat hypertension in HIV-infected patients.