You are a resident ,during a complicated trauma case ,you suffer a needle -stick injury while treating a patient who uses intravenous drug. You previously vaccinated against hepB. Which one of the following is NOT the most appropriate next steps .
- get a test for HIV ,hepatitis B& C immediately and follow up every 6 weeks, 3month, and 6 month
2)obtain informed consent from the patient to test him for HIV and hepC.
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do not initiate PEP ( post exposure prophylaxis) if more than 72 hours have elapsed after the initial exposure.
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initial response should be immediate cleansing of the exposure site .
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routine monitoring of plasma HIV viral load to detect early infection