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Interactive Quiz About CRIXIVAN

1. What is the recommended dosage of CRIXIVAN?

A. 600 mg every 12 hours
B. 400 mg every 6 hours
C. 800 mg every 8 hours
 

2. What should patients do if they miss a dose by more than 2 hours?

A. Take the missed dose immediately
B. Take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time and do not double the dose
C. Double the dose at the next scheduled time
 

3. What is viral load?

A. The measurement of the amount of HIV RNA in the blood
B. The measurement of the amount CD4 cells in the blood
C. The measurement of the amount of infected blood cells
 

4. How should CRIXIVAN be stored?

A. In its original container, inside the refrigerator
B. In any container and location
C. In its original container, at room temperature
 

5. What percentage of patients discontinued therapy due to adverse events in Phase II clinical trials?

A. 6.70%
B. 10.20%
C. 5.10%
 

6. Are there any special hydration requirements?

A. No, patients may drink fluids as they see fit
B. Yes, patients should drink at least 48 ounces (six 8-ounce glasses) of fluids per day
C. Yes, patients should drink 3 gallons of fluids per day
 

7. How is viral load measured?

A. By checking the number of CD4 cells in the body
B. By measuring the level of HIV RNA in the blood
C. By analyzing chemicals found in the urine
 

8. How should CRIXIVAN be administered?

A. With any beverage or meal
B. With a high-fat meal
C. With water (preferably) or other fluids, such as skim or non-fat milk or juice, or with a light meal
 

9. Which of the following statements is true?

A. If you miss a dose by more than 2 hours, wait and then take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. However, if you miss a dose by less than 2 hours, take your missed dose immediately. Then take your next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Do not take more or less than your prescribed dose of CRIXIVAN at any one time.
B. CRIXIVAN capsules are sensitive to moisture
C. CRIXIVAN is not a cure for HIV infection
D. CRIXIVAN has not been shown to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination
E. All of the above statements are true
 

10. What happens when the immune system is overwhelmed by HIV and can no longer successfully keep up with the rapid replication of the virus?

A. Viral load levels decrease; CD4 cell counts increase; patients develop clinical signs and symptoms of AIDS
B. Viral load levels increase; CD4 cell counts decrease; patients develop clinical signs and symptoms of AIDS
C. Viral load levels increase; CD4 cell counts increase; patients maintain normal health
 

11. What does HIV mean?

A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
B. Hormonal Imbalance Virus
C. Hypo-Inoculation Virus
 

12. What does HIV need in order to replicate and continue to survive?

A. Special proteins and amino acids
B. Well-oxygenated blood
C. Host cells
 

13. Which cells are used by HIV in replicating?

A. Oxygenated blood cells
B. CD4 cells (or T-cells)
C. Muscle tissue cells
 

14. How does HIV replicate?

A. HIV attaches itself to a host cell and injects its own genetic material, becoming part of the host’s genetic material; the host then produces copies of the virus, which enter the bloodstream and attach to other host cells
B. HIV reproduces itself
C. HIV infects oxygenated blood cells, which carry the virus throughout the body
 

15. Which of the following statements is true?

A. CD4 cells can remain high for many years while the immune system continues to fight the virus
B. Soon after being infected with HIV, the level of virus in the body becomes high, and some people feel like they have the flu
C. Even though many HIV-positive individuals feel healthy and have no disease symptoms, HIV constantly produces new viruses to attack the immune system
D. All of the above statements are true
 

16. What are CD4 cells?

A. Oxygenated blood cells
B. White blood cells that fight against infection
C. Viral antibodies
 

17. What is the range of the CD4 counts (in a small blood sample) in people who are not infected with HIV?

A. 300 to 1,500
B. 500 to 1,500
C. 500 to 2,500
 

18. On average, approximately how many new copies of HIV virus are produced daily in the body?

A. 2 billion
B. 10 million
C. 10 billion
 

19. What percentage of patients with viral load greater than 36,270 copies/mL develop AIDS within 5 years?

A. 62%
B. 35%
C. 23%
 

20. What is viral load testing?

A. A blood test that tells the amount of HIV RNA present in blood
B. A urine analysis that tells the amount of certain chemicals in urine
C. An extensive blood test that counts the number of CD4 cells present in blood
 

21. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Without treatment, half of all HIV individuals will develop an AIDS-related illness within 10 years
B. Viral load may predict the pace of disease progression even before symptoms begin
C. Studies have shown a direct correlation between viral load and disease stage
D. Viral load may be a better predictor of progression to AIDS and death than the number of CD4 cells
E. All of the above statements are true
 

22. What is the advantage of monitoring viral load?

A. Can determine how quickly the disease is progressing
B. Can help determine when and if to initiate therapy
C. Can determine whether it is appropriate to modify therapy
D. All of the above
 

23. Which of the following SHOULDN’T a patient do when taking CRIXIVAN?

A. Take CRIXIVAN with a meal high in calories, fat, and protein (for example, a bacon and egg breakfast)
B. Follow the dosage schedule exactly
C. Drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of liquids throughout the day, every day
 

24. What is the significance of viral load?

A. Viral load helps predict the symptoms of HIV
B. Viral load shows the change in a person’s health
C. Viral load may predict the rate of disease progression
 

25. What does it mean to take anti-HIV medication every day?

A. It means taking medication on time, every time
B. It means taking the right number of capsules or tablets with each dose
C. It means taking each anti-HIV medicine with or without food or liquid, as instructed by your doctor and stated in the prescribing information
D. All of the above
 

26. What is the goal of treatment according to the NIH guidelines?

A. Maximal suppression of viral load to undetectable levels
B. To cure HIV
C. To maintain a level of measurement for HIV
 

27. When taken as prescribed, CRIXIVAN in combination with other antiretrovirals may:

A. Reduce the risk of AIDS-defining illness or death and prolong suppression of viral load
B. Decrease your CD4 cell count; CD4 cells help fight infection
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
 

28. Which medications should NOT be administered concurrently with CRIXIVAN?

A. Terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, midazolam, triazolam, pimozide, ergot derivatives
B. Retrovir, Diflucan, Biaxin
C. Bactrim/Septra, Tagamet, Epivir
D. None of the above
 

29. Which of the following medications can be administered concurrently with CRIXIVAN?

A. Zerit, isoniazid, Ortho-Novum 1/35
B. Seldane, Versed
C. Propulsid, Hismanal
D. All of the above

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