A Young Child with HIV Is Receiving Several Antiretroviral Drugs

question 5

Multiple Choice

A young child with HIV is receiving several antiretroviral drugs.The purpose of these drugs is to

• A) Cure the disease.
• B) Delay disease progression.
• C) Prevent the spread of disease.
• D) Treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

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Definitions:

Behavior Problems

Actions or patterns of conduct that are socially unacceptable or inappropriate, often observed in children and adolescents.

Emotional Problems

Issues related to the management and expression of emotions that can affect an individual's mental health and well-being.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers learn to exercise will and do things for themselves, or they doubt their abilities.

Erikson's Stage

Refers to one of the eight stages of psychosocial development proposed by Erik Erikson, each characterized by a specific conflict that individuals must resolve.