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Lisaclaire

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Which of the following laboratory tests best evaluates HIV disease?
 
  1. Platelets
  2. Liver function studies
  3. CD4 count
  4. Complete blood count

Question 2

The drug most likely to be ordered for the client with herpes simplex virus is which of the following?
 
  1. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
  2. Zidovudine (Retrovir)
  3. Nystatin (Fungizone)
  4. Methonidazole (Flagyl)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Platelets are not indicated.
Rationale 2: Liver function studies can be used, but do not assess the progress.
Rationale 3: CD4 count best determines the progress of the disease.
Rationale 4: Complete blood count can be used, but does not assess the progress.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The drug acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral drug used for herpes viruses and is most effective against HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Rationale 2: Zidovudine is an antiviral mainly used in the treatment of HIV.
Rationale 3: Nystatin is an antifungal medication.
Rationale 4: Methonidazole is an antifungal medication.




Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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