Which tests tell the physician what the viral load is in a client with HIV/AIDS? Select all that apply
A) T4/T8 ratio
B) polymerase chain reaction
C) Western blot
D) p24 antigen test
E) ELISA test
B, D
Feedback:
It is now possible to measure a person's viral load, the number of viral particles in the blood. The p24 antigen test and polymerase chain reaction test measure viral loads. The ELISA is a screening test for HIV. The Western blot is a diagnostic test for HIV. The T4/T8 ratio determines the status of T lymphocytes.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following are types of notes maintained by a participant observer? Select all that apply
A) Descriptive notes B) Participatory action notes C) Reflective notes D) Methodologic notes
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing problems with maintaining glycemic control at night and during the early morning hours. The nurse correctly recognizes that:
a. hyperglycemia is produced from counter-regulatory hormones. b. hyperglycemia of dawn phenomenon does not react to insulin. c. hypoglycemia quickly follows the dawn phenomenon. d. hyperglycemia of dawn phenomenon is not changed by food intake.
Dr. Molina is working on a breakthrough technique that enables him to edit a specific gene that leads to obesity. By rewriting some of the code so this particular gene is rendered inactive, Dr. Molina claims that his method will eliminate obesity in the near future. Why will Dr. Molina's technique likely have only limited success, if any?
a. His technique will be classified as unethical. b. His technique ignores epigenetic effects. c. His technique may lead to gene mutations. d. His technique will erase the epigenome.
The nurse is assisting a female client who is being physically abused about a safety plan. The client prefers to return home. Which of the following would the nurse need to do first?
A) Have the client complete a danger assessment B) Notify the neighbors about the abuse C) Tell her to have her bags packed D) Give the client the number of a shelter