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What are antiretroviral drugs?
Antiretroviral drugs inhibit the reproduction of retroviruses--viruses composed of RNA rather than DNA.
Is it true or false for HIv antiretroviral treatment trials conducted in developing countries the Nih expects investigators contractors to address the provision of antiretroviral treatment to tria?
True
The newborn of an HIV-infected mother on antiretroviral therapy has what chance of becoming infected?
Pregnant women on combined antiretroviral therapy are at a 1-2% risk of transmitting HIV to the fetus.
How do you pronounce antiretroviral?
It is pronounced "an-tee-reh-troh-vy-ral."
What are some good journal sources of information on antiretroviral drugs?
Thanker, H.K., and M.H. Snow. "HIV Viral Suppression in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy." Postgraduate Medical Journal (January 2003): 36.
Need full form of ART related to AIDS?
ART-AntiRetroviral Therapy
What is a zidovudine?
A zidovudine is a type of antiretroviral drug - the first approved treatment for HIV.
What eight letter word has a c in the fifth position and letters antiretroviral?
Invocate
What dosages should be given of antiretroviral drugs?
Doses must be individualized based on the patient and use of interacting drugs. The optimum combinations of antiretroviral drugs have not been determined, nor is there agreement on the stage of infection at which to start treatment.
What are antiretroviral drugs used to treat?
Antiretroviral agents are virustatic agents which block steps in the replication of the virus. The drugs are not curative; however continued use of drugs, particularly in multi-drug regimens, significantly slows disease progression.
After starting antiretroviral therapy what is an acceptable target for viral load that indicates the therapy is effective?
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What is ARV?
An ARV is an antiretroviral, an approximate retail value, an armoured recovery vehicle, or an alien reproduction vehicle.
