Medications

Question 1

List the 3 ways HIV medications are designed to treat?

Answer 1

PREVENT REPLICATION OF HIV WITHIN CD4+ CELLS
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PREVENT FUSION OF HIV TO OUTSIDE OF CD4+ CELL
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PREVENT HIV FROM BEING ABLE TO ENTER CELLS

Question 2

When viral load increases, CD4+ cell count _____________.

Answer 2

DECREASES

Question 3

What is the term for patients who have trouble taking medication (stopping/starting)?

Answer 3

DRUG FATIGUE
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DRUG RESISTANCE

Question 4

What are 4 main reasons for drug fatigue?

Answer 4

SIDE-EFFECTS
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OVERWHELMED TAKING MEDS FOR LIFE
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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
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PROBLEMS WITH OTHER MEDICATION