What nutritional supplement or herb should not be taken with any protease inhibitor or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor?
a. tea tree oil and selenium
b. vitamin C and L-carnitine
c. hydrogen peroxide and aloe vera
d. Astragalus and olive leaf extract
e. St. John's wort and milk thistle
Q. 2The DASH eating plan recommends daily servings of various foods, including:
a. 1-2 servings of vegetables daily.
b. 4-5 servings of fruits daily.
c. 4-5 servings of low-fat dairy products daily.
d. 4-5 servings of nuts and seeds daily.
e. 2-3 servings of sweets daily.
Q. 3What is the beneficial function of Glitazones for HIV-positive patients?
a. anabolic steroids
b. sleeping aids
c. insulin resistance reducers
d. appetite stimulants
e. energy boosters
Q. 4Which describes a recommendation for lifestyle changes that may be made to control hypertension?
a. Engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per week
b. Avoid alcohol completely
c. Consume no more than 3400 mg of sodium per day
d. Increase fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy in the diet
e. Maintain a BMI between 25 and 29.9
Q. 5Why is Nandrolone used for HIV-positive patients?
a. to maintain lean muscle mass
b. to aid in restful sleep
c. to prevent insulin resistance
d. to stimulate the appetite
e. to boost energy
Q. 6What best describes how ACE inhibitors work to control hypertension?
a. Decreasing blood volume by increasing urinary output
b. Blocking beta-receptors in the heart to decrease heart rate and cardiac output
c. Decreasing peripheral vascular resistance by interfering with the production of angiotensin II from angiotensin I
d. Reducing stroke volume
e. Affecting the movement of calcium, which causes the blood vessels to relax
Q. 7Why is Dronabinol used for HIV-positive patients?
a. it is an anabolic steroid
b. it is a sleeping aid
c. it is an insulin resistance reducer
d. it is an appetite stimulant
e. it is an energy booster
Q. 8Which is an example of a loop diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension?
a. furosemide
b. hydrochlorothiazide
c. acetazolamide
d. spironolactone
e. methazolamide
Q. 9How much unexplained weight loss within 6 months is cause for a diagnosis of AIDS-related wasting syndrome (according to the CDC)?
a. at least 5
b. at least 10
c. at least 15
d. between 15-20
e. between 20-25