A young child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is receiving several antiretroviral drugs. The purpose of these drugs is to:
a. cure the disease.
b. delay disease progression.
c. prevent spread of disease.
d. treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
ANS: B
Although not a cure, these antiviral drugs can suppress viral replication, preventing further deterioration of the immune system and delaying disease progression. At this time, cure is not possible. These drugs do not prevent the spread of the disease. P. carinii prophylaxis is accomplished with antibiotics.
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