HIV/AIDS & National AIDS Control (NACO) — 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. Which of the below are causes of lymphadenopathy in an HIV-positive patient?
1. Kaposi’s sarcoma
2. Lymphoma
3. Tuberculosis
4. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
Select the correct answer using the code:

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 4 only

Question 4

A 30-year-old male recently diagnosed with HIV presented with odynophagia. He was started on a PPI and upper GI endoscopy showed serpiginous ulcers in 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.
Select the correct answer using the code:

Accepted Answer

B. 1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

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2, 3 and 4

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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?
1. Proportion of couples who have safe sex
2. Proportion of people living with HIV who know their HIV status
3. Proportion of adolescents who have access to contraceptives
4. Proportion of people receiving antiretroviral therapy who have viral suppression
Select 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

Question 7

According to the National AIDS Control Program, which one of the following drugs is given to newborns born to HIV-positive mothers to prevent mother-to-child transmission?

Accepted Answer

A. Nevirapine

Answer

Stavudine

Answer

Indinavir

Answer

Ritonavir

Question 8

NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) in India works towards which of the following causes?
1. Screening high-risk cases of HIV
2. Facilitating adoption of orphans
3. Public education towards safe sex
4. Treating HIV cases free of cost
Select the correct answer using the code:

Accepted Answer

B. 1, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

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2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 4

Question 9

NACO provides prepacked colour-coded STI/RTI kits free to its designated clinics. Consider the pairs: (1) Red – Urethral discharge; (2) Green – Vaginitis; (3) White – Inguinal bubo. How many of the pairs given are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

B. Only one pair

Answer

None of the pairs

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Only two pairs

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All three pairs

Question 10

Under which name (brand) does the National AIDS Control Organization provide the STI/RTI services?

Accepted Answer

D. Suraksha Clinic

Answer

Antara Clinic

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Chhaya Clinic

Answer

Sathi Clinic

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. Which of the below are causes of lymphadenopathy in an HIV-positive patient? 1. Kaposi’s sarcoma 2. Lymphoma 3. Tuberculosis 4. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy Select the correct answer using the code:

Q4. A 30-year-old male recently diagnosed with HIV presented with odynophagia. He was started on a PPI and upper GI endoscopy showed serpiginous ulcers in normal surrounding mucosa in the distal esophagus. The most likely diagnosis is:

Q7. According to the National AIDS Control Program, which one of the following drugs is given to newborns born to HIV-positive mothers to prevent mother-to-child transmission?

Q8. NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) in India works towards which of the following causes? 1. Screening high-risk cases of HIV 2. Facilitating adoption of orphans 3. Public education towards safe sex 4. Treating HIV cases free of cost Select the correct answer using the code:

Q9. NACO provides prepacked colour-coded STI/RTI kits free to its designated clinics. Consider the pairs: (1) Red – Urethral discharge; (2) Green – Vaginitis; (3) White – Inguinal bubo. How many of the pairs given are correctly matched?

Q10. Under which name (brand) does the National AIDS Control Organization provide the STI/RTI services?