The nurse is teaching a client about the goals of drug therapy for HIV-AIDS. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

Question

1. "A goal of pharmacotherapy is an increased life span."
2. "A goal of pharmacotherapy is curing the disease."
3. "Increased quality of life is a goal of pharmacotherapy."
4. "Reduced HIV RNA in the blood is a goal of pharmacotherapy."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Increased life span is a goal of drug therapy for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 2: There are no drugs available currently that will cure HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 3: Increased quality of life is a goal of drug therapy for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 4: Reduced HIV RNA in the blood is a goal of drug therapy for HIV-AIDS.
Global Rationale: At present the disease cannot be cured and goals of therapy include reducing morbidity, improving quality of life, restoring and preserving immunologic function, suppressing viral load, and preventing transmission from mother to child in pregnant patients who have HIV infection.