Before antiretrovirals are started for patients infected with ...

[Deast7027]

Before antiretrovirals are started for patients infected with HIV, what lab value should be obtained from the patient?
 
  1. Triglycerides
  2. Cholesterol
  3. Vitamin C
  4. T-lymphocyte count

Question 2

Women who are lactating should eat what foods rich in vitamin A?
 
  1. Eggs and fried livers
  2. Hamburgers and fries
  3. Apples and grapes
  4. Steak and baked potatoes

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

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Before beginning drug therapy with antiretrovirals, the helper T-lymphocyte (CD4) count must be measured. These results help assess an HIV patient's immunologic status and severity of in-fection.

Answer to Question 2

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Some foods rich in vitamin A are animal products such as dairy products, eggs, and organ meats.

[Deast7027]

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[AngeliqueG]

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