Which of the following criteria is considered an official diagnosis of AIDS in a person with HIV infection?
a. Karposi's sarcoma
b. CD4+ count < 400
c. recurrent diarrhea
d. CD4+ count comprises < 25 lymphocytes present
Q. 2The _____ test allows for early detection of the virus and is followed by a confirmation test.
a. Western Blot
b. IFA
c. ELISA
d. LIA
Q. 3Which of the following is treated with azithromycin?
a. Mycobacterium avium complex
b. candidiasis
c. hepatitis C
d. herpes simplex
Q. 4A nutritional concern with hepatic coinfections in HIV patients is:
a. increased gluconeogenesis.
b. intolerance of carbohydrate.
c. anemia.
d. lack of enzymes to metabolize macronutrients.
Q. 5Which of the following is not a common complication of HIV/AIDS?
a. cardiomyophathy
b. neuropathy
c. UTI
d. pulmonary hypertension
Q. 6The most nutritionally compromising result of HIV infection invading the GI tract is:
a. the resulting lack of appetite.
b. the resulting inability to metabolize fiber.
c. the resulting malabsorption.
d. the resulting decreased immune function.
Q. 7One of the main complications of AIDS that contributes to a patient's mortality is:
a. a decrease in immune function.
b. opportunistic disease and malignancies.
c. metabolic derangements.
d. the lack of effectiveness of medications.
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