AIDS Flashcards
Pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS?
Reduction in CD4+ Helper T Cell, leading to immune system deficit
What is Stage 1? Symptoms?
Stage 1 Acute HIV infection:
- Flu-like illness within 2-4 weeks after infection
[Fever, chills, night sweats, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, rash, muscle aches]
What is Stage 2? Symptoms?
Stage 2 Clinical Latency:
- Asymptomatic, can last a decade or longer
What is Stage 3? Symptoms?
Stage 3 AIDS:
- Body cannot fight of infections
- Opportunistic infections/illnesses
How is HIV transmitted?
Contact of bodily fluids:
- Blood
- Semen, Pre-Seminal Fluid
- Rectal Fluids
- Vaginal Fluids
- Breast Milk
Needles or Syringe
High Risk Behaviors that can lead to transmission?
- Unprotected sex (Anal or Vaginal)
- Sharing needles or syringes
- From modth to child during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding
Is it common to transmit HIV via Oral Sex?
No, it’s actually rare.
What bodily fluids is HIV not transmitted by?
- Saliva
- Tears
- Sweat
What CD4 Cell Count is Positive for a Diagnosis of HIV?
500 - 1200 cells/mm
CD4 Cell count for a diagnosis of AIDS? Other criteria?
- CD4 Cell Count < 200 cell/mm
- Development of certain opportunistic illnesses
- Aids-Related Complex (ARC): acute symptoms secondary to immune system deficiency
What opportunistic infections are “AIDS-Defining” Conditions? (More of a Cool Fact)P
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia
- Candiditis
- Cytomegalovirus
- Toxoplasmosis
Affects/Conditions of the CNS?
- Focal Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Dementia
Medical Interventions for HIV?
Antiretroviral Therapies (ARTs); used to reduce amount of viral load
- Not a cure, but can keep a person healthier
Red Flags for a Patient on ARTs?
- Rash
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Pain and Fatigue
Exercise intensity best suited for patients with HIV/AIDS?
Moderate Exercise Program
