The purpose of general pharmacotherapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is to
1. eliminate viral load.
2. relieve symptoms for a longer period of time.
3. cure the disease.
4. kill the virus.
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Rationale 1: Viral load cannot be eliminated.
Rationale 2: The purpose is to remain symptom-free for longer.
Rationale 3: Antiretroviral drugs cannot cure the disease.
Rationale 4: Antiretroviral drugs will not kill the virus.
Global Rationale: The purpose is to remain symptom-free for longer periods. Viral load cannot be eliminated. Antiretroviral drugs cannot cure the disease. Antiretroviral drugs will not kill the virus.
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