Infection pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia prophylaxis

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1. Which of the following patients should be started on opportunistic infection Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia prophylaxis?

A. HIV viral load of 60,000 copies & a CD4 absolute count of 364

B. HIV viral load of 325,000 copies & a CD4 absolute count of 325

C. HIV viral load of 1,230 copies & a CD4 absolute count of 185

D. HIV viral load that is undetectable & a CD4 absolute count of 255

2. Principles of treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis include:

A. Using a stepwise approach in care

B. Early use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) to slow or stop joint damage.

C. Pain relief as the chief therapeutic goal

D. Recognizing that joint splingting is seldom advisable

3. Which of the following is likely to be found in the person with untreated hypothyroidism?

A. Hypokalemia

B. Hypernatremia

C. Hypertriglyceridemia

D. Microcytic anemia

4. A firstborn 1-year-old girl is hospitalized for evaluation of arrested growth. Pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated, and development was normal initially. The infant is listless and has a diaper rash. She is below the 5th percentile for length and weight. No other abnormalities are noted. After 1 week of routine hospital care, the infant has gained 1 kg (2.2 lb) and has become more responsive. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the arrested growth?

A. Hypothyroidism

B. Milk allergy

C. Parental neglect

D. Pyloric stenosis

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