Szl2100:Hiv And Aids Question Paper
Szl2100:Hiv And Aids
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Briefly describe the meaning of the following acronyms as used in HIV and AIDS studies. i. CD4+ cells (2 Marks) ii. WBC cells (2 Marks) iii. VCT (2 Marks) b) Outline the differences between HIV1 and HIV 2. (4 Marks) c) Describe the following terms as used in HIV and AIDS. i. Window period (2 Marks) ii. Antibodies (2 Marks) iii. CD4+ cell count (2 Marks) iv. Viral load. (2 Marks) d) With aid of a well labelled diagram, describe the structure of an HIV virus.(6 Marks) e) State four stages of HIV infection. (4 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
a) Define ART. (1 Mark) b) Outline 4 objectives of ART. (4 Marks)
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c) Briefly describe different factors to consider during selection of an ARV treatment regimen for individual patients infected by Human immunodeficiency virus. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
a) Describe the correct and consistent way of using a condom. (5 Marks) b) Write a short essay on HIV prevention mechanisms. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
a) Briefly describe the role of the immune system in HIV and AIDS studies. (5 Marks) b) Describe five factors that lead to increased risk of HV transmission and rapid spread among young men and young women in our society. (10 Marks)
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