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Characteristics and Methods of Assessment and Treatment of People Living With HIV and AIDS

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1. When conducting cardiovascular exams, identify any alterations in: Rate, rhythm, and heart sounds Rate and heart sounds Rhythm, rate, and valve blockage Heart sounds, rate, and texture
2. When conducting an abdominal exam, identify the following: Masses Tenderness Masses, tenderness, organomegaly Bloating
3. Confusion/dementia should be assessed for during the ______________________________. Abdominal exam Neurological exam Pulmonary exam Cardiovascular exam
4. Diagnostic studies for newly diagnosed HIV patients include: Hepatitis Panel ZPT CD2 Count AMP
5. Which of the following can be a physical characteristic of HIV/AIDS? Bad breathe Thrush on the tongue Receding hairline Loose teeth
6. Fundoscopic exams should be used to rule out the following: CMZ retinitis CMV tinnitus CMP retinitis CMV retinitis
7. Which of the following is the primary class of medication used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS? Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Antibiotics Antifungal drugs Antihistamines
8. What is the primary goal of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in the treatment of HIV/AIDS? To cure the patient completely To reduce the viral load to undetectable levels and maintain it To relieve symptoms of the common cold To increase the body's production of antibodies
9. Which of the following is NOT included in diagnostic studies for newly diagnosed HIV patients? Viral load Genotypic Resistance Testing (PR/RT Genes) CBC with contrast Lipid panel
10. Kaposi sarcoma is a ____________________ characteristic of HIV/AIDS. Physical Verbal Personal Unexpected
11. A HEENT exam includes examining the: Head, eyes, ears, nose, and tonsils Heart, eyes, ears, nose, and throat Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat Head, eyes, ears, nails, and tonsils
12. The skin should be examined for: Cuts Bruises Bacterial/Fungal Infections, color changes, and purple spots Soreness
13. Which of the following should be done during a HEENT examination? Palpating sinus cavities (temporal, maxillary, ethmoid) Checking fingertips Palpating the heart Checking toes
14. History taking is most important because it: Initiates the relationship Passes judgement on the patient promotes the patient’s understanding of the provider’s needs Disrupts ongoing care
15. Which of the following is NOT needed when collecting a patient’s history? Type of exposure Detailed STI history Household size Travel history