The purpose of general pharmacotherapy for human immunodeficiency ...

[Haya94]

The purpose of general pharmacotherapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is to
 
  1. eliminate viral load.
  2. relieve symptoms for a longer period of time.
  3. cure the disease.
  4. kill the virus.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the major structural components of viruses are
 
  1. extracellular parasites.
  2. intracellular parasites.
  3. extracellular bacteria.
  4. intracellular bacteria.

[tdewitt]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Viral load cannot be eliminated.
Rationale 2: The purpose is to remain symptom-free for longer.
Rationale 3: Anti-retroviral drugs cannot cure the disease.
Rationale 4: Anti-retroviral drugs will not kill the virus.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Viruses are not extracellular parasites.
Rationale 2: Viruses are intracellular parasites. They must be inside a host cell to cause infection.
Rationale 3: Viruses are not bacteria.
Rationale 4: Viruses are not bacteria.

[Haya94]

Excellent

[ryansturges]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it