Nursing Pharmacology: Immunologic Drugs 2026 Exam
1. Question
An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy
(HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the
most helpful in determining the response to the therapy?
A. Rapid HIV antigen test
Incorrect
B. Western Blot analysis
C. Viral load test
Correct Answer
D. White blood cell count
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Viral load test
A viral load test helps provide information on the health status and how well
antiretroviral therapy (ART – treatment with HIV medicines) is controlling the
virus.
,Options A & B: Rapid HIV antigen test and western blot analysis monitor the
presence of antibodies to HIV, so these tests will yield a positive result after the
patient is infected with HIV even if the drug therapy is effective.
Option D: White blood cell count will be used to assess the impact of HIV on
immune function but will not directly measure the effectiveness of the medicines.
2. Question
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with zidovudine
(Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse
monitor while on this medication?
A. Throat swab gram stain.
B. Complete blood count
Correct Answer
C. Random blood sugar
Incorrect
D. Blood uric acid
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Complete blood count
, Zidovudine is an antiretroviral medication used in the prevention and treatment
of HIV/AIDS. It may decrease the number of a certain type of white blood cell in
the blood and cause anemia and muscle disorders.
Options A, C, & D: These are not related to the medication.
3. Question
The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking
saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the
client to:
A. Take the medication in the morning before meals.
B. Include a low-fat diet.
Incorrect
C. Weight gain is expected.
D. Avoid being exposed to sunlight.
Correct Answer
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Avoid being exposed to sunlight.
1. Question
An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy
(HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the
most helpful in determining the response to the therapy?
A. Rapid HIV antigen test
Incorrect
B. Western Blot analysis
C. Viral load test
Correct Answer
D. White blood cell count
Incorrect
Correct Answer: C. Viral load test
A viral load test helps provide information on the health status and how well
antiretroviral therapy (ART – treatment with HIV medicines) is controlling the
virus.
,Options A & B: Rapid HIV antigen test and western blot analysis monitor the
presence of antibodies to HIV, so these tests will yield a positive result after the
patient is infected with HIV even if the drug therapy is effective.
Option D: White blood cell count will be used to assess the impact of HIV on
immune function but will not directly measure the effectiveness of the medicines.
2. Question
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with zidovudine
(Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse
monitor while on this medication?
A. Throat swab gram stain.
B. Complete blood count
Correct Answer
C. Random blood sugar
Incorrect
D. Blood uric acid
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Complete blood count
, Zidovudine is an antiretroviral medication used in the prevention and treatment
of HIV/AIDS. It may decrease the number of a certain type of white blood cell in
the blood and cause anemia and muscle disorders.
Options A, C, & D: These are not related to the medication.
3. Question
The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking
saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the
client to:
A. Take the medication in the morning before meals.
B. Include a low-fat diet.
Incorrect
C. Weight gain is expected.
D. Avoid being exposed to sunlight.
Correct Answer
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Avoid being exposed to sunlight.
