Marc, an HIV-infected patient, is being treated with anti-HIV drugs. Which of the following statements should be told to Marc by the physician?
A. Underlying conditions will eventually die out.
B. The treatment will produce a cure for the HIV infection.
C. Routine chemistry and hematology will be performed before all dosing with IV drugs and periodically as determined by the treating physician for oral medication.
D. The pharmacological treatment of HIV can be taken as a substitute for altering lifestyle patterns that promote the transmission of the virus.
Answer: C
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