One of the most significant factors in determining when to start antiretroviral therapy in a patient with HIV infection is:

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Question 1 of 5

One of the most significant factors in determining when to start antiretroviral therapy in a patient with HIV infection is:

A. Whether the patient has high levels of HIV antibodies B. Confirmation that the patient has contracted HIV infection C. The patient’s readiness to commit to a complex, lifelong, uncomfortable drug regimen D. Whether the patient has a support system to help manage the costs and side effects of the drugs

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which classification of chemotherapy drugs is cell cycle phase–nonspecific, breaks the DNA helix which interferes with DNA replication, and crosses the blood-brain barrier?

A. Nitrosureas B. Antimetabolites C. Mitotic inhibitors D. Antitumor antibiotics

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What describes a primary use of biologic therapy in cancer treatment?

A. Protect normal,rapidly reproducing cells of the gastrointestinal system from damage during chemotherapy B. Prevent the fatigue associated with chemotherapy and high-dose radiation as seen with bone marrow depression C. Enhance or supplement the effects of the host’s immune responses to tumor cells that produce flu-like symptoms D. Depress the immune system and circulating lymphocytes as well as increase a sense of well-being by replacing central nervous system deficits

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is the significance of HER2 positivity in breast cancer?

A. Indicates aggressive tumor behavior and potential resistance to certain treatments B. Signifies slower tumor growth C. Indicates sensitivity to hormone therapy D. Denotes a benign tumor

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

In a patient with a positive Chvostek’s sign, the nurse would anticipate the IV administration of which medication?

A. Calcitonin B. Vitamin D C. Loop diuretics D. Calcium gluconate

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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