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A 28 year-old male has a diagnosis of AIDS. The patient has had a two year history of AIDS. The most likely cognitive deficits include which of the following?
Suggested Answer: A
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Cognitive changes may include confusion and disorientation.
26 comments · newest first
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Rosendo
5 months ago
C) Inability to produce sound seems less likely. Not typical for AIDS.
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Reynalda
5 months ago
I lean towards A too. Disorientation is a classic sign.
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Johana
6 months ago
Agreed, but B) Sensory changes could also be a factor.
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Domingo
6 months ago
I think A) Disorientation makes sense. Cognitive issues are common in AIDS.
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Fabiola
6 months ago
I thought sound production issues were more related to neurological disorders.
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Lajuana
6 months ago
Wait, can AIDS really cause hearing deficits?
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Bok
6 months ago
Sensory changes could also be a factor.
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Rossana
6 months ago
I agree, disorientation makes sense here.
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Camellia
7 months ago
A) Disorientation is common in AIDS patients.
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Darrin
7 months ago
Definitely A) Disorientation. I can't imagine an AIDS patient suddenly losing the ability to speak. That's just silly.
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Doug
7 months ago
Haha, C) Inability to produce sound? That's a new one! I'll stick with the classic A) Disorientation.
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Joye
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. C) Inability to produce sound seems a bit odd. I'd go with D) Hearing deficits as a more common cognitive deficit in AIDS patients.
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Tyisha
8 months ago
B) Sensory changes seems like the most likely answer to me. Patients with AIDS can experience various sensory disturbances.
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Earleen
8 months ago
I think the answer is A) Disorientation. The cognitive deficits associated with AIDS often include disorientation and confusion.
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Jennie
8 months ago
I vaguely recall that cognitive issues in AIDS often include disorientation, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s the best answer here.
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Yoko
8 months ago
I feel like disorientation is a classic symptom in these cases, but I also wonder if hearing deficits could be a factor too.
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Kristofer
8 months ago
I think I came across a practice question similar to this. Sensory changes could be related, but I’m not confident if they’re the most likely.
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Argelia
9 months ago
I remember reading about cognitive deficits in AIDS patients, but I'm not sure which one is most common. I think disorientation might be a key issue?
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Toi
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. There are a few cognitive deficits that can occur with AIDS, but I'm not sure which one is the "most likely" in this scenario. I'll have to carefully consider each option.
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Lavelle
9 months ago
Disorientation makes the most sense to me. AIDS can impact the brain and lead to confusion and difficulty with spatial awareness. I'm feeling pretty confident about this.
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Charlie
9 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know AIDS can cause a range of cognitive issues, but I'm not sure which one is the "most likely" in this case. I'll have to review my notes.
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Esteban
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to focus on the neurological symptoms that often accompany AIDS. Disorientation seems like the most likely option.
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Mable
10 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the common cognitive deficits associated with AIDS.
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Paulene
3 months ago
What about hearing deficits? They might be overlooked.
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Vallie
4 months ago
Yeah, sensory changes could also be significant.
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Pansy
5 months ago
I think disorientation is a common issue.