Hiv — UPSC CMS MCQs (Medicine)

Question 1

Which of the following drugs should be avoided in the first-line ART regimens because of its well recognized metabolic toxicities?

Accepted Answer

B. Stavudine (d4T)

Answer

Zidovudine (AZT)

Answer

Tenofovir (TDF)

Answer

Lamivudine (3TC)

Question 2

Which one of the following HIV-associated infections is least likely with CD4 count > 100 cells/mm³?

Accepted Answer

A. Cerebral toxoplasmosis

Answer

Tuberculosis

Answer

Herpes zoster

Answer

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia

Question 3

Consider the following conditions:
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Lymphoma
Tuberculosis
Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
Which of the above are causes of lymphadenopathy in an HIV-positive patient?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, and 4 only

Question 4

A 30-year-old male recently diagnosed with HIV presented with odynophagia. He was started on proton-pump inhibitor, and an upper GI endoscopy was done. There were serpiginous ulcers in a normal surrounding mucosa in the distal esophagus. The most likely diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

C. Cytomegalovirus esophagitis

Answer

Herpes simplex esophagitis

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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Answer

Candida esophagitis

Question 5

During delivery of HIV-infected women, which of the following are recommended?
(1) Zidovudine (ZDV) is given at the onset of labor.
(2) Elective caesarean delivery reduces the risk of vertical transmission.
(3) Amniotomy and oxytocin augmentation should be done.
(4) Antiretroviral therapy should be given to all neonates. Options:

Accepted Answer

B. 1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Question 6

In the National Health Policy 2017, a target of 90:90:90 has been set for HIV/AIDS. Which among the following are targets for which a 90% level has been set as part of 90:90:90 for HIV/AIDS?
Proportion of couples who have safe sex
Proportion of people living with HIV who know their HIV status
Proportion of adolescents who have access to contraceptives
Proportion of people receiving antiretroviral therapy who have viral suppression
Choose the correct answer using the code:

Accepted Answer

D. 2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Q1. Which of the following drugs should be avoided in the first-line ART regimens because of its well recognized metabolic toxicities?

Q2. Which one of the following HIV-associated infections is least likely with CD4 count > 100 cells/mm³?

Q3. Consider the following conditions: Kaposi’s sarcoma Lymphoma Tuberculosis Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy Which of the above are causes of lymphadenopathy in an HIV-positive patient?

Q4. A 30-year-old male recently diagnosed with HIV presented with odynophagia. He was started on proton-pump inhibitor, and an upper GI endoscopy was done. There were serpiginous ulcers in a normal surrounding mucosa in the distal esophagus. The most likely diagnosis is