NURS 3730 Test #2 Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
What are chronic infectious diseases - CORRECT ANSWER-incurable,
progressive, long-term consequences if untreated
what are 90-90-90 targets for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-90% of all people with
HIV would have their infection diagnosed, 90% of those with diagnosed infection
would be prescribed antiretroviral treatment (ART), and 90% of those treated
would by virally suppressed
what are symptoms of acute HIV infection - CORRECT ANSWER-flu-like
symptoms
how long does acute HIV infection last - CORRECT ANSWER-about 1-2 weeks
what does early chronic HIV infection look like - CORRECT ANSWER-generally
asymptomatic, flu-like, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, thrombocytopenia
what are signs and symptoms of intermediate chronic HIV infection - CORRECT
ANSWER-CD4+ T cells drop to 200-500 cells
viral load increases
, thrush, shingles, oral hairy leukoplakia, herpes, bacterial infections, sarcoma
how is HIV diagnosed - CORRECT ANSWER-screening test for HIV-specific
antibodies, can take 2 months to detect
what are four basic questions to ask if assessing for possibility of HIV infection -
CORRECT ANSWER-received blood transfusion or clotting factors before 1985,
shared needles syringes etc. with another person, sexually active, history of STI
What are main treatment goals for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-- keep viral load
low
- maintain immune function
- keep QOL
- reduce potential for transmission
- prevent opportunistic disease and new infections
- reduce disability
- prevent reinfection
what are the cons of antiretroviral therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-complex,
interactions, high medication resistance, expensive
why is it difficult to create an HIV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-hides inside
cells, mutates rapidly, two strains that cause infection
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
and Answers 100% PASS
What are chronic infectious diseases - CORRECT ANSWER-incurable,
progressive, long-term consequences if untreated
what are 90-90-90 targets for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-90% of all people with
HIV would have their infection diagnosed, 90% of those with diagnosed infection
would be prescribed antiretroviral treatment (ART), and 90% of those treated
would by virally suppressed
what are symptoms of acute HIV infection - CORRECT ANSWER-flu-like
symptoms
how long does acute HIV infection last - CORRECT ANSWER-about 1-2 weeks
what does early chronic HIV infection look like - CORRECT ANSWER-generally
asymptomatic, flu-like, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, thrombocytopenia
what are signs and symptoms of intermediate chronic HIV infection - CORRECT
ANSWER-CD4+ T cells drop to 200-500 cells
viral load increases
, thrush, shingles, oral hairy leukoplakia, herpes, bacterial infections, sarcoma
how is HIV diagnosed - CORRECT ANSWER-screening test for HIV-specific
antibodies, can take 2 months to detect
what are four basic questions to ask if assessing for possibility of HIV infection -
CORRECT ANSWER-received blood transfusion or clotting factors before 1985,
shared needles syringes etc. with another person, sexually active, history of STI
What are main treatment goals for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER-- keep viral load
low
- maintain immune function
- keep QOL
- reduce potential for transmission
- prevent opportunistic disease and new infections
- reduce disability
- prevent reinfection
what are the cons of antiretroviral therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-complex,
interactions, high medication resistance, expensive
why is it difficult to create an HIV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-hides inside
cells, mutates rapidly, two strains that cause infection
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
