Antiviral therapy for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) usually consists of ________ or more different ________ inhibitors to prevent resistance.

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Antiviral therapy for HIV usually consists of a combination of at least two nucleoside or nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), plus a nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and/or a protease inhibitor (PI). This is known as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and helps prevent drug resistance. Some regimens may also include an integrase inhibitor. Therefore, the choice with the most options for different inhibitor types is E, which includes all three: nucleoside, nonnucleoside, and protease inhibitors.

Antiviral Therapy for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Usually Consists