HIV Treatment and Healthy Living

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What is the primary purpose of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)?

To target a single step of the HIV life cycle

To prevent drug resistance (correct)

To inhibit the integration of HIV DNA into the host cell's genome

To maximize viral load

What do NRTIs inhibit in the HIV life cycle?

Protease, an enzyme required for HIV maturation

Integrase, an enzyme necessary for HIV integration

Reverse transcriptase, an enzyme necessary for HIV replication (correct)

Entry into host cells

What is the benefit of taking a healthy lifestyle approach in addition to antiretroviral therapy?

It increases the risk of drug resistance

It helps to stay as healthy as possible (correct)

It decreases the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy

It does not impact the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy

What is the purpose of viral load monitoring?

To assess the effectiveness of treatment and guide adjustments if necessary Signup and view all the answers

How do NNRTIs target reverse transcriptase?

By a different mechanism than NRTIs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HIV treatment?

To block the activity of protease Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorders can be impacted by HIV?

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy may be necessary for individuals experiencing communication difficulties or swallowing problems?

Speech therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV treatment?

To keep the HIV virus at low levels Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective management of HIV-related neurological disorders?

A personalized approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of integrating pain management and rehabilitation into the care plan?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why are regular check-ups with the doctor important for individuals with HIV?

To ensure the treatment is working well Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of prolonged exposure to HIV and neuroinflammation?

Neuronal injury and synaptic dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable neoplastic complication of HIV?

Primary CNS lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-pharmacological approach to managing neuropathic pain in HIV patients?

Acupuncture Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the brain is particularly susceptible to HIV-associated neurodegeneration?

Frontal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is a common opportunistic infection that can affect the CNS in HIV patients?

Toxoplasmosis Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration in managing pain in HIV patients?

Addressing underlying causes of pain Signup and view all the answers

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