Block 4 - HIV/OI Flashcards
What is AIDS?
Caused by HIV
CD4 count <200
What kind of virus is HIV and what receptors do they have?
Enveloped single-stranded RNA retrovirus that has its own reverse transcriptase and integrase
gp41 glycoprotein with a gp120 docking glycoprotein
CD4 count and viral load + HIV
Within 2-8 wks, viral load spikes up and CD4 goes down.
Then in 1-3 months, CD4 goes back up, but not to normal limit and viral load dramatically goes down
Then after 2 years, viral load steadily goes up and CD4 goes down
When diagnosing for HIV, what kind of test should you get?
4th gen
Tests for IgG, IgM, and p24 antigen
**takes 2-3wks
What is considered the “backbone regimen” of HIV Tx?
Always 3 drugs
2 of them are NRTI
Third drug is an INSTI or NNRTI, sometimes PI
Start ASAP and use a back up for first 6 months and until viral load is under 200
What are the NRTIs?
Lamivudine
Emtricitabine
Abacavir
Tenofovir disoproxil or ala.
What are the NNRTIs?
Ends with “virine” or is efavirenz
What are the integrase inhibitors?
Ends with “gravir”
What are the protease inhibitors?
Ends with “navir”
NRTI MOA?
DNA analogue that prohibits reverse transcriptase of viral RNA to viral DNA
When prescribing your two NRTIs, how should you do it?
Either Tenofovir or Abacavir
with either emtricitabine or lamivudine
Abacavir info?
Avoid w/ heart issues
Must have HLA 5701*B testing prior to initiation
Metabolized by liver only (no kidney adjustments)
Tenofovir DF info?
Renal impairment
Bone demineralization
Decreases in lipids
Has generic drug
Tenofovir alafenamide info?
Wt gain with INSTI
Does NOT decrease lipids
Brand only
INSTI AE?
Wt gain
DDI w/ polyvalent cations (2hrs before or 6 hours after)
Dolutegravir and Bictegravir has neural tube defects