Author Question: The nurse states that the goal of HAART is: 1. reduction of the plasma level of HIV to the lowest ... (Read 39 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse states that the goal of HAART is:

1. reduction of the plasma level of HIV to the lowest level possible.
2. elimination of the virus from the lymph system.
3. reduction of side effects seen with other HIV-AIDS drugs.
4. elimination of the virus from the bloodstream.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about the standard drug therapy for HIV-AIDS. Which antiviral medications does the nurse include in the teaching plan?

1. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
2. Interferon-alfa
3. Rimantadine (Flumadine)
4. Acyclovir (Zovirax)

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The goal of HAART is to reduce the plasma level of HIV to the lowest possible level.
Rationale 2: Elimination from the lymph system does not mean the client has been cured, because the virus might exist elsewhere in the body.
Rationale 3: HAART does not reduce the side effects associated with other HIV-AIDS drugs.
Rationale 4: Elimination from the blood does not mean the client has been cured, because the virus might exist elsewhere in the body.
Global Rationale: The goal of HAART is to reduce the replication of HIV as much as possible, as measured by a reduction in plasma HIV RNA to its lowest possible (or undetectable) level. Elimination from the blood and lymph system does not mean the client has been cured, because the virus might exist elsewhere in the body. HAART does not reduce side effects of other treatment regimens.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Zidovudine is indicated for therapy for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 2: Interferon-alfa is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 3: Rimantadine is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 4: Acyclovir is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Global Rationale: Zidovudine is indicated for therapy for HIV-AIDS. The other medications are not part of this therapy.