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MED-SURG CH 35: HIV/AIDS, STUDY GUIDE AND NCLEX QUESTIONS
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When herpes zoster virus (HZV) is reactivated in an immunocompromised patient, it can cause which painful and serious condition? A. Measles B. Shingles C. Genital sores D. Mouth ulcers - correct answer B. Shingles The nurse is participating in a care-planning conference for a patient who p...

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MED-SURG CH 35: HIV/AIDS, STUDY GUIDE AND NCLEX QUESTIONS
When herpes zoster virus (HZV) is reactivated in an immunocompromised patient, it can cause which painful and serious condition?
A. Measles
B. Shingles
C. Genital sores
D. Mouth ulcers - correct answer B. Shingles
The nurse is participating in a care-planning conference for a patient who prefers to avoid taking
more medications to treat Kaposi sarcoma. What option might be offered?
A. HAART
B. Radiotherapy
C. Chemotherapy
D. Topical ointments - correct answer B. Radiotherapy
A patient with AIDS states that several purple and white "spots" have appeared on the arm and the chest; they are not painful and are nonpruritic. Several days after the appearance of these spots, the patient believes there is also some blood in the stool. What might be the cause of the skin lesions and the blood in the stool?
A. Kaposi sarcoma
B. Herpes simplex
C. Herpes zoster
D. Basal cell carcinoma - correct answer A. Kaposi sarcoma
The caregiver for a patient with AIDS requires some input on maximizing calorie and nutrient intake. The caregiver states that the patient tolerates liquids better than solid food. The nurse can suggest which nutrient-dense liquid supplement? A. Homemade eggnog
B. One or two soft-cooked eggs
C. Applesauce with a crushed multivitamin
D. Meal replacement beverages, such as Ensure or Carnation Instant Breakfast - correct answer D. Meal replacement beverages, such as Ensure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
A public health nurse is participating in a community health forum for World AIDS Day. Which statement by a community member indicates the need for additional teaching?
A. "AIDS was recognized as a new pathogen in the early 1980s."
B. "Men who have sex with men were the first group to be affected by AIDS."
C. "Scientists believe the original source of HIV infection in humans was from gorillas."
D. "In 1986, the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses were isolated as the viruses that cause AIDS." - correct answer C. "Scientists believe the original source of HIV infection in humans was from gorillas."
The nurse is explaining the need to protect an immunocompromised HIV patient from infection to the patient's family. The nurse explains that the patient is immunocompromised because the pathophysiology of HIV centers on which process?
A. Destruction of the T4 cells
B. Insufficient number of neutrophils
C. Inhibition of the inflammatory response
D. An abnormal increase of immature white blood cells - correct answer A. Destruction of the T4
cells
A college student presents to the campus health clinic 2 days after unprotected sexual intercourse. The student is requesting an HIV test. After the initial test is negative result, the nurse provides which advice to the student?
A. Return to the clinic as needed.
B. Obtain a repeat test in 3 months.
C. Begin an intense regimen of antibiotics.

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