WBR0871
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Rim Halaby, M.D. [1]]] |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Immunology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::General Principles |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A 34 year old woman diagnosed with HIV 6 months ago with latest CD4 count of 222 presents to the HIV clinic for follow-up. The patient had been doing well, but complains of difficulty losing weight despite proper exercise and diet. On physical exam, the physician notices significant fat loss in the face, arms and legs with marked abdominal obesity. He also notes fat collection in her upper back in close proximity to her neck. Which of the following medications can explain the patient's current presentation?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Saquinavir |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Tenofovir |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Nevirapine |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Raltegravir |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Zidovudine |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::A |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::No |
| Keyword | WBRKeyword::Lipodystrophy, WBRKeyword::Protease inhibitors |
| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |