HIV Disease Monitoring and Diagnosis Quiz
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Which rapid diagnostic test should be used for disseminated TB in advanced HIV disease?

  • Chest X-ray
  • Tuberculin skin test
  • Urine LAM test (correct)
  • Sputum smear microscopy

    • Which test is recommended for diagnosing cryptococcal meningitis or subclinical cryptococcaemia in advanced HIV disease?

  • Urine LAM test
  • Sputum culture
  • HIV viral load test
  • CrAg test on serum or whole blood (correct)

    • Which of the following patient groups is considered to have advanced HIV disease?

  • All patients with a recent opportunistic infection
  • All children aged 1 year or younger (correct)
  • All adults with CD4 count < 200 cells/mm
  • All patients with a viral load > 1000 copies/mL

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as a danger sign for "seriously ill" adults with advanced HIV disease?

    <p>Persistent diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the results of the TB urine LAM and CrAg tests be documented?

    <p>In the patient's health passport and on the ART patient card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of conducting the TB urine LAM and CrAG tests in patients with advanced HIV disease?

    <p>To screen for disseminated TB and cryptococcal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a danger sign for 'seriously ill' children with advanced HIV disease?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting the results of the TB urine LAM and CrAG tests in the patient's health passport and ART patient card?

    <p>To ensure the results are available for future healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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