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What is the primary purpose of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of viral load monitoring?
How do NNRTIs target reverse transcriptase?
How do NNRTIs target reverse transcriptase?
What is the role of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HIV treatment?
What is the role of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HIV treatment?
What type of disorders can be impacted by HIV?
What type of disorders can be impacted by HIV?
What type of therapy may be necessary for individuals experiencing communication difficulties or swallowing problems?
What type of therapy may be necessary for individuals experiencing communication difficulties or swallowing problems?
What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV treatment?
What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV treatment?
What is essential for effective management of HIV-related neurological disorders?
What is essential for effective management of HIV-related neurological disorders?
What is the goal of integrating pain management and rehabilitation into the care plan?
What is the goal of integrating pain management and rehabilitation into the care plan?
Why are regular check-ups with the doctor important for individuals with HIV?
Why are regular check-ups with the doctor important for individuals with HIV?
What is a common consequence of prolonged exposure to HIV and neuroinflammation?
What is a common consequence of prolonged exposure to HIV and neuroinflammation?
What is a notable neoplastic complication of HIV?
What is a notable neoplastic complication of HIV?
What is a non-pharmacological approach to managing neuropathic pain in HIV patients?
What is a non-pharmacological approach to managing neuropathic pain in HIV patients?
Which region of the brain is particularly susceptible to HIV-associated neurodegeneration?
Which region of the brain is particularly susceptible to HIV-associated neurodegeneration?
What is a common opportunistic infection that can affect the CNS in HIV patients?
What is a common opportunistic infection that can affect the CNS in HIV patients?
What is an important consideration in managing pain in HIV patients?
What is an important consideration in managing pain in HIV patients?
