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What is the main purpose of HAART?
What is the main purpose of HAART?
- To prevent HIV transmission
- To restore immune function
- To cure HIV
- To reduce HIV levels (correct)
Why is it important for clients to stay consistent with their medication regimen?
Why is it important for clients to stay consistent with their medication regimen?
- To reduce the cost of treatment
- To avoid drug interactions
- To prevent rebound HIV replication and infection (correct)
- To eliminate the risk of long-term side effects
What is the CD4 T lymphocyte and how is it related to HIV?
What is the CD4 T lymphocyte and how is it related to HIV?
- A component of the immune system that HIV kills (correct)
- A type of virus that causes HIV
- A medication used to treat HIV
- A test used to diagnose HIV
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Study Notes
- HAART is a combination of 3 or 4 drugs used to treat HIV.
- It does not cure HIV but reduces HIV levels.
- HAART is expensive and poses risks for long-term side effects and drug interactions.
- Clients must stay motivated and consistent with their medication regimen.
- Discontinuation of medication leads to rebound HIV replication and infection.
- Clients remain infectious even with medication and must avoid behaviors that can transmit the virus.
- Combination drug therapy is beneficial for clients with HIV to suppress viral load and restore immune function.
- HIV kills CD4 T lymphocytes, which are major components of the immune system.
- AIDS is a syndrome that occurs when CD4 T cell count falls below 200 cells/ml or has specific illnesses.
- Resistance is a huge problem with HAART, and viral load and CD4 cell counts should be monitored for effectiveness.
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