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vinney12

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Some types of antiretroviral therapy are associated with changes in body composition that are referred to as
 
  a. lipodystrophy.
  b. hypogonadism.
  c. hyperlipidemia.
  d. wasting syndrome.

Question 2

Hypogonadism may contribute to malnutrition and wasting because of
 
  a. increased metabolic rate.
  b. dry mouth and stomatitis.
  c. fatigue and inability to prepare food.
  d. altered taste acuity and food aversions.



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Answer to Question 1

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Antiretroviral therapy can cause a fat redistribution syndrome known as lipodystrophy. Hypogo-nadism is a different endocrine-related problem that can occur in patients with AIDS. Hyperlipi-demia is also associated with antiretroviral therapy, but this is not associated with changes in body composition. Wasting syndrome is generally prevented by use of antiretroviral therapy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients with hypogonadism experience fatigue that makes it difficult to prepare and consume food; this may contribute to malnutrition and wasting. Hypogonadism is not associated with in-creased metabolic rate, dry mouth, stomatitis, altered taste acuity, or food aversions.



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