Which of the following is NOT currently a function of HIV/AIDS medication?
a. reducing the viral load in each infected person
b. restoring or preserving the immune system of each infected person
c. improving the patient's quality of life
d. curing the patient
Which of the following is NOT a common opportunistic infection?
A. Pneumonia
B. Kaposi's sarcoma
C. Candida
D. Gout
Which of the following fluids CANNOT transmit HIV? A. tears B. semen C. blood D. vaginal fluid Which of the following could be a sign of AIDS in a person infected with HIV?
A.severe weight loss
B.herpes
C.pneumonia
D.all of the above
When does treatment of HIV typically begin?
When does AIDS occur? What are some of the common signs that the infection has progressed to AIDS?
When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?
a. during pregnancy
b. during delivery
c. while breast-feeding
d. when sharing utensils
What is used to treat HIV/AIDS?
A.
antiretroviral medications
B.
chemotherapy
C.
blood transfusions
D.
antibiotics