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### 50 Important MCQs Based on NACO GUIDELINES #### General HCTS Framework 1. What is the overarching goal of NACP-V regarding HIV testing? a) Treat all diagnosed cases immediately b) Achieve the 95-95-95 targets c) Reduce stigma in rural areas d) Distribute free condoms nationwide Answer: b) Achieve the 95-95-95 targets Reference: Section 1.2, Page 4 2. Which ministry oversees the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)? a) Ministry of Education b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare c) Ministry of Home Affairs d) Ministry of Social Justice Answer: b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Reference: Cover Page 3. What does HCTS stand for in the guidelines? a) HIV Care and Treatment Services b) HIV Counselling and Testing Services c) Health Control and Testing System d) HIV Community Testing Strategy Answer: b) HIV Counselling and Testing Services Reference: Section 1.1, Page 3 4. Which strategy involves testing contacts of HIV-positive individuals? a) Social Network Strategy b) Index Testing c) Provider-Initiated Testing d) Mobile Testing Answer: b) Index Testing Reference: Section 2.5, Page 27 5. What is the role of ICTCs in HCTS? a) Only provide treatment b) Offer counseling and testing services c) Distribute HIV vaccines d) Conduct research studies Answer: b) Offer counseling and testing services Reference: Section 2.2, Page 19 #### Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 6. Who is a primary target group for PrEP? a) General population over 50 b) Serodiscordant couples c) Children under 5 d) Healthcare workers only Answer: b) Serodiscordant couples Reference: Section 3.2, Page 38 7. What is the standard PrEP regimen mentioned in the guidelines? a) Tenofovir + Lamivudine b) Tenofovir + Emtricitabine c) Dolutegravir + Lamivudine d) Zidovudine + Tenofovir Answer: b) Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Reference: Section 3.2, Page 38 8. How often should PrEP users be tested for HIV? a) Every month b) Every 3 months c) Every 6 months d) Annually Answer: b) Every 3 months Reference: Section 3.2, Page 38 9. Which test is NOT required before starting PrEP? a) HIV status b) Kidney Function Test (KFT) c) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) d) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Answer: d) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Reference: Section 3.2, Page 38 10. What does PrEP primarily prevent? a) Hepatitis C b) HIV infection c) Tuberculosis d) Syphilis Answer: b) HIV infection Reference: Section 3.2, Page 38 #### Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) 11. What is the preferred PEP regimen under NACP-V? a) Tenofovir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir b) Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Efavirenz c) Tenofovir + Emtricitabine + Raltegravir d) Lopinavir + Ritonavir + Tenofovir Answer: a) Tenofovir + Lamivudine + Dolutegravir Reference: Section 3.3, Page 41 12. What is the duration of PEP treatment? a) 7 days b) 14 days c) 28 days d) 60 days Answer: c) 28 days Reference: Section 3.3, Page 40 13. When should PEP ideally be initiated for maximum effectiveness? a) Within 2 hours b) Within 12 hours c) Within 24 hours d) Within 48 hours Answer: a) Within 2 hours Reference: Section 3.3, Page 40 14. Which exposure requires immediate PEP consideration? a) Superficial scratch with no blood b) Needlestick injury from an HIV-positive source c) Contact with intact skin d) Sharing food with an HIV-positive person Answer: b) Needlestick injury from an HIV-positive source Reference: Section 3.3, Figure 3.3.1, Page 42