Author Question: After teaching a group of students about the use of antiretroviral agents in pregnant women who are ... (Read 29 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

After teaching a group of students about the use of antiretroviral agents in pregnant women who are HIV-positive, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which of the following as the underlying rationale

? A) Reduction in viral loads in the blood
B) Treatment of opportunistic infections
C) Adjunct therapy to radiation and chemotherapy
D) Can cure acute HIV/AIDS infections

Question 2

The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method would the nurse explain as being available only by prescription?

A) Condom
B) Spermicide
C) Diaphragm
D) Basal body temperature

anoriega3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
Drug therapy is the mainstay of treatment and is important in reducing the viral load as much as possible. Antiretroviral agents do not treat opportunistic infections and are not adjunctive therapy. There is no cure for HIV/AIDS.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
The diaphragm is available only by prescription and must be professionally fitted by a health care provider. Condoms and spermicides are available over the counter. Basal body temperature requires the use of a special thermometer that is available over the counter.