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What is the main purpose of ART drugs?
What is the main purpose of ART drugs?
Which of these is NOT a category of ARV drugs?
Which of these is NOT a category of ARV drugs?
Why is combination therapy more effective than using only one type of ART drug?
Why is combination therapy more effective than using only one type of ART drug?
What is the main goal of monitoring a patient's CD4 count and viral load while on ART drugs?
What is the main goal of monitoring a patient's CD4 count and viral load while on ART drugs?
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Which of the following is true about ART drug therapy?
Which of the following is true about ART drug therapy?
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Study Notes
ART Drugs (ARV)
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) stops HIV from infecting CD4 cells.
- Various types of ART drugs exist, including entry inhibitors, reverse transcriptase inhibitors, integrase inhibitors, and protease inhibitors.
- Combination therapy (using more than one type of ART drug) is more effective.
- ART does not cure HIV but prevents further CD4 cell infection.
- ART slows HIV progression.
- ART lowers viral load and raises CD4 counts.
- ART must be taken lifelong.
- Regular lab tests (every 3-6 months) are needed to monitor CD4 counts and viral load.
- HIV can mutate, requiring ART adjustments.
- Assess the effectiveness of ART interventions.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for HIV treatment. It explores different types of ART drugs, their effectiveness, and the importance of combination therapy, while emphasizing the ongoing need for monitoring and adjustments due to viral mutations. Test your knowledge on ART and its impact on HIV progression.
