Chris's Red Bold Jumping Words Flashcards
how is AIDS defined biochemically?
having a reduced CD4 count below 200 cells/microliter
how many new HIV diagnoses are there per year?
50,000
is there evidence to suggest that referring patients elsewhere for testing (like an STD clinic) results in lower testing rates and missed diagnoses?
yes
for individuals who are gay or bisexual, how often should HIV testing be done?
every 3-6 months
if you think someone has HIV, can you mandate testing?
no! Maine state law must be voluntarily undertaken, with informed consent, either written or oral, with discussion about what + and - tests mean
which test was previously recommended for HIV?
ELISA and Western Blot
which test do we currently give for HIV? (not bolded but important)
a blood test that detects the HIV1/2 IgG/IgM/p24Ag as INITIAL test
if both are (-), do PCR to detect HIV RNA
when you order PCR, should you get a quantitative or qualitative PCR?
quantitative
which is better, starting early therapy before your immune system needs it, or starting treatment once your immune system needs it?
sooner!!
not bolded, but should you ever stop all HIV meds at once?
NO NEVER. Resistance builds
can people be infected with more than one HIV strain?
yes
true or false: the less medications you’re on, the less drug resistance there will be.
FALSE. the less meds, the MORE chance for resistance, because the HIV has a higher chance of pinpointing where the drug is stopping the replication and preventing that process
regiments must consist of ____ or more active agents from ________ medication classes
THREE
MULTIPLE
for the greatest chance of success, post-exposure ppx must be given within _____ of exposure
72 hours - but should be ASAP!!!
is PrEP (pre-exposure ppx) well tolerated?
yes
