NR.110.613 HA (HIV & Associated) Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans) 2025

NR.110.613 Health Assessment: HIV & Associated

Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which opportunistic infection is most commonly associated
with advanced HIV disease?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cryptococcal meningitis
C. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP)
D. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis
ANS: C. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP)
Rationale: PCP is a frequent and life-threatening
opportunistic infection in individuals with advanced HIV and low
CD4 counts.

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,2. What is the primary goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in
managing HIV?
A. Cure the infection
B. Suppress viral replication
C. Prevent opportunistic infections
D. Improve nutritional status
ANS: B. Suppress viral replication
Rationale: ART reduces viral load to undetectable levels,
preventing disease progression and transmission.


3. Which comorbidity is most commonly associated with long-
term HIV infection?
A. Hypertension
B. Chronic kidney disease
C. Osteoporosis
D. Diabetes mellitus
ANS: B. Chronic kidney disease
Rationale: HIV and ART can contribute to renal dysfunction,
making chronic kidney disease a common comorbidity.



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, 4. What is the recommended screening interval for cervical cancer
in women living with HIV?
A. Every 3 years
B. Every 5 years
C. Annually
D. Every 10 years
ANS: C. Annually
Rationale: Women with HIV are at higher risk for cervical
cancer and require more frequent screening.


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True/False Questions
5. HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) are
reversible with effective ART.
ANS: False
Rationale: While ART can reduce the severity of HAND, it
may not fully reverse neurocognitive impairments.


6. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection accelerates liver disease
progression in individuals with HIV.
ANS: True
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