When it comes to viruses and diseases, one that has still baffled scientists and a cure is still yet to be found is HIV/AIDS. There is a lot of stigma for people suffering from it and the diseases that follow it. Below is some multiple-choice questions. See what you know about it and how to take care of patients and their symptoms.
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Nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
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Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
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Diarrhea related to opportunistic infection
Risk for fluid volume deficit related to diarrhea.
Risk for infection related to immunosuppression.
Risk for impaired skin integrity related to altered nutritional status and frequent stools.
Providing a quiet, non-stressful environment to avoid over stimulation.
Using memory cues such as calendars and clocks to promote orientation.
Providing written instructions of directions to promote understanding and orientation.
Maintaining a safe patient environment.
A fall in the plasma viral load and an increase in theCD4 count.
A rise in red blood cell count and hemoglobin level.
A rise in plasma HIV antibodies level.
A reduction in opportunistic infections.
The CD4 cell count
The plasma viral load
The intensity of the patient's clinical symptoms.
All of the above.
immediately send the patient for HIV confirmation tests.
Immediately start antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Send the patient for CD4 count testing.
Treat the patient for depression and suicidal thoughts
Trimethoprim + sulfimethaxazole
Fluconazole
Acyclovir
Zidovudine
Cough, evening fever, night sweats, weight loss and anemia
Persistant fever, tachypnoea, hypoxia, cyanosis and tachycardia.
Genital warts, flat warts, skin warts, neoplasia of cervix, vagina and penis
Watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
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