A patient infected with HIV comes into the clinic for a regular appointment and seems less depressed and more talkative. She has been on an antiretroviral drug for a few months
The pa-tient tells you she feels like she is cured, because she is taking the medication and feeling better. What will you say to this patient? (Select all that apply.) 1. "You started the medication early enough to be cured."
2. "HIV is not currently curable, but medication slows the advance of the disease."
3. "Over-the-counter medications such as aspirin will help the cure."
4. "Taking the medication prevents more virus from being produced."
2, 4
Antiretrovirals do not cure HIV infection, but taking the medication as scheduled prevents resis-tant strains of HIV and slows the progression of the disease.
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