A Patient Has Recently Tested Positive for HIV and Asks

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has recently tested positive for HIV and asks the nurse about drug therapy for HIV infection. The nurse informs the patient that

• A) drug therapy for HIV is indicated only for patients whose CD4+ cell counts indicate that AIDS has developed.
• B) medication therapy is delayed as long as possible to prevent development of viral resistance to the drugs.
• C) treatment is individualized based on CD4+ counts, the amount of virus in the blood, and the patient's wishes.
• D) ART is typically started soon after HIV diagnosis to prevent progression of the disease.

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