1. Each of the following is an example of an Aids-defining condition EXCEPT:
A. Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia B. Tuberculosis C. Toxoplasmosis D. Shingles2. While the most common HIV test is the HIV antibody test, the plasma HIV RNA test (also called a viral load test) can be used to detect HIV in a person's blood within 9 days of infection, before the body develops detectable HIV antibodies.
A. True B. False3. The Western blot is a type of antibody test used to confirm a positive HIV antibody or plasma HIV RNA test.
A. True B. False4. Factors to consider when determining the best time to begin HIV/AIDS treatment include the patient's test results, __________, and readiness to take a combination of anti-HIV medications every day.
A. Lifestyle B. Health C. Support system D. Healthcare coverage5. If a patient takes anti-HIV medications exactly as directed, it is possible to have an undetectable viral load as early as 6 to 9 months after beginning the treatment regimen.
A. True B. False6. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines on using anti-HIV medications to treat HIV infection recommend starting treatment with a regimen of four or more anti-HIV medications from at least three different drug classes.
A. True B. False7. Which of the following accurately describes anti-HIV medications used in treatment?
A. Reyataz is a combination of three anti-HIV medications in one pill including Sustiva, Emtriva, and Viread. B. Norvir, also known as raltegravir or RAL, is an anti-HIV medication in the integrase inhibitor class C. Sustiva, also called efavirenz or EFV, is anti-HIV medication in the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) class D. Isentress consists of two anti-HIV medications from the nucleoside reverse transcriptase (NRTI) class-Emtriva and Viread-combined in a single pill8. Most side effects from anti-HIV medications are manageable, although some that may seem minor, such as fever, nausea, fatigue, or rash, can indicate serious problems, and should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
A. True B. False9. The FDA-Approved medications that block HIV from entering the CD4 cells of the immune system fall into which class of drugs?
A. Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) B. Fusion Inhibitors C. Protease Inhibitors (PIs) D. CCR5 Antagonists10. Health care professionals recommend taking a double dose of a medication if a dosage was inadvertently skipped, as this offers the best chance for long-term treatment success.
A. True B. False11. HIV treatment can fail if anti-HIV medications are unable to control the virus or protect the health of the immune system, or sometimes treatment fails because of things you can't control, such as:
A. Unmanageable side effects from anti-HIV medications B. Interactions between anti-HIV medications and other medications that are being taken C. The body's poor absorption of anti-HIV medications D. All of the above12. When HIV mutates or changes form and causes one or more medications in a regimen to be ineffective, drug resistance occurs.
A. True B. False13. Some infections that are commonly seen in people infected with HIV include hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus, and tuberculosis (TB), and while some anti-HIV medications are effective against both HIV and HBV, treatment for HCV or TB involves taking other medications in addition to anti-HIV medications.
A. True B. False14. Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can increase a person's risk of becoming infected with HIV during sex, and the risk of spreading HIV during sex is also more likely if the partner infected with HIV also has another STD.
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