Question 1

The Western blot test has a sensitivity of screening serologic tests of greater than 99.9%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What symptom sometimes accompanies primary HIV infection?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a skin rash 
B)  ​a very high fever 
C)  ​a flu-like syndrome 
D)  ​a Candida infection 
E)  ​bloody diarrhea 
A)  ​a skin rash 
B)  ​a very high fever 
C)  ​a flu-like syndrome 
D)  ​a Candida infection 
E)  ​bloody diarrhea

Question 3

What kind of exercise improves insulin sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​aerobic 
B)  ​anaerobic 
C)  ​static resistance 
D)  ​progressive resistance 
E)  ​fluctuating resistance 
A)  ​aerobic 
B)  ​anaerobic 
C)  ​static resistance 
D)  ​progressive resistance 
E)  ​fluctuating resistance

Question 4

The estimated number of new HIV infections is greatest among men having sex with men in the youngest age group (13-24 years).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define AIDS-related wasting syndrome (AWS).

Accepted Answer

AIDS-related wasting syndrome was identi

Question 6

Lipodystrophy syndrome is the significant gain of fat in the body during HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How many genes does HIV contain?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​3 
B)  ​6 
C)  ​7 
D)  ​8 
E)  ​9 
A)  ​3 
B)  ​6 
C)  ​7 
D)  ​8 
E)  ​9

Question 8

Growth hormone and related treatments have demonstrated efficacy in improving body cell mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the name for the medications that interrupt the viral replication cycle by inhibiting fusion of the HIV virus to the target cell?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​retro meds 
B)  ​integrase strand transfer inhibitors 
C)  ​protease inhibitors 
D)  ​fusion inhibitors 
E)  ​entry inhibitors 
A)  ​retro meds 
B)  ​integrase strand transfer inhibitors 
C)  ​protease inhibitors 
D)  ​fusion inhibitors 
E)  ​entry inhibitors

Question 10

Electrolyte levels are typically _______________ in AIDS patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electrolyte levels are typically _______________ in AIDS...

Question 11

Describe clinical criteria used to diagnose HIV infection Clinical Stage 3 (according to the WHO).

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of greater than 10% of body

Question 12

HIV RNA is transcribed to DNA particles using reverse transcriptase enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

ARV medications are used to lower HIV load with the goal of achieving and maintaining an undetectable level of 800-1,000 copies/mL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Response to ART can vary according to sex, and men and women with HIV infection may experience problems associated with medication interactions differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How much unexplained weight loss within 6 months is cause for a diagnosis of AIDS-related wasting syndrome (according to the CDC)?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​at least 5% 
B)  ​at least 10% 
C)  ​at least 15% 
D)  ​between 15-20% 
E)  ​between 20-25% 
A)  ​at least 5% 
B)  ​at least 10% 
C)  ​at least 15% 
D)  ​between 15-20% 
E)  ​between 20-25%

Question 16

How many clinical stages are used to categorize HIV infection, according to the WHO?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6 
A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6

Question 17

Why is Dronabinol used for HIV-positive patients?​

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 18

How many types or classes of antiretroviral medications are used to combat HIV infection?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6 
A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6

Question 19

What nutritional supplement or herb should not be taken with any protease inhibitor or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor?​

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 20

What type of fatty acid is recommended to help reduce inflammation effects as well as improve lipid profiles?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​saturated fatty acids 
B)  ​monounsaturated fatty acids 
C)  ​omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  ​omega-6 fatty acids 
E)  ​omega-9 fatty acids 
A)  ​saturated fatty acids 
B)  ​monounsaturated fatty acids 
C)  ​omega-3 fatty acids 
D)  ​omega-6 fatty acids 
E)  ​omega-9 fatty acids

Exam 24: HIV and Aids

The Western blot test has a sensitivity of screening serologic tests of greater than 99.9%.

What symptom sometimes accompanies primary HIV infection?​

What kind of exercise improves insulin sensitivity?

The estimated number of new HIV infections is greatest among men having sex with men in the youngest age group (13-24 years).

Define AIDS-related wasting syndrome (AWS).

Lipodystrophy syndrome is the significant gain of fat in the body during HIV infection.

How many genes does HIV contain?​

Growth hormone and related treatments have demonstrated efficacy in improving body cell mass.

What is the name for the medications that interrupt the viral replication cycle by inhibiting fusion of the HIV virus to the target cell?​

Electrolyte levels are typically _______________ in AIDS patients.

Describe clinical criteria used to diagnose HIV infection Clinical Stage 3 (according to the WHO).

HIV RNA is transcribed to DNA particles using reverse transcriptase enzymes.

ARV medications are used to lower HIV load with the goal of achieving and maintaining an undetectable level of 800-1,000 copies/mL.

Response to ART can vary according to sex, and men and women with HIV infection may experience problems associated with medication interactions differently.

How much unexplained weight loss within 6 months is cause for a diagnosis of AIDS-related wasting syndrome (according to the CDC)?​

How many clinical stages are used to categorize HIV infection, according to the WHO?​

Why is Dronabinol used for HIV-positive patients?​

How many types or classes of antiretroviral medications are used to combat HIV infection?​

What nutritional supplement or herb should not be taken with any protease inhibitor or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor?​

What type of fatty acid is recommended to help reduce inflammation effects as well as improve lipid profiles?​

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury - the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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What symptom sometimes accompanies primary HIV infection?

How many genes does HIV contain?

What is the name for the medications that interrupt the viral replication cycle by inhibiting fusion of the HIV virus to the target cell?

How much unexplained weight loss within 6 months is cause for a diagnosis of AIDS-related wasting syndrome (according to the CDC)?

How many clinical stages are used to categorize HIV infection, according to the WHO?

Why is Dronabinol used for HIV-positive patients?

How many types or classes of antiretroviral medications are used to combat HIV infection?

What nutritional supplement or herb should not be taken with any protease inhibitor or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor?

What type of fatty acid is recommended to help reduce inflammation effects as well as improve lipid profiles?