Initiating HIV/AIDS Therapy in Treatment-Naïve Patients Learning Objectives After completing this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the factors important in selecting an initial HAART regimen in the treatment-naïve patient with HIV infection. Discuss the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) HIV practice guidelines in guiding treatment decisions. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of available treatment strategies for initial treatment in naïve patients. Contrast regimens using protease inhibitors with those used historically.   Program Menu