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You are the primary care provider for a patient who has taken PEP twice in the past 12 months following sexual exposures to partners with HIV infection. The patient comes into clinic today request PEP for an exposure the previous day. You are sure to discuss the following with the patient:


A) The risk of toxicity from PEP increases with every 28-day course.
B) PEP must be held until the patient's current HIV status is determined.
C) PrEP is a good option for this patient and can initiated after a 28-day PEP course.
D) PrEP is a good option for this patient and can be initiated after surveillance testing for this exposure is completed.

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