Complications/ Opportunistic Infections

Question 2

What are opportunistic infections?

Answer 2

Infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems.

Question 3

True or False: Opportunistic infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name one common opportunistic infection in HIV patients.

Answer 4

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)

Question 5

What is the primary cause of opportunistic infections?

Answer 5

A compromised immune system.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Patients with _____ are at higher risk for opportunistic infections.

Answer 6

HIV/AIDS

Question 7

Which type of nursing action is essential in preventing opportunistic infections?

Answer 7

Strict adherence to infection control practices.

Question 8

What is the implication of untreated opportunistic infections?

Answer 8

Increased morbidity and mortality in affected patients.

Question 9

True or False: Opportunistic infections can be prevented with proper prophylactic treatments.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What are two common nursing interventions for patients at risk of opportunistic infections?

Answer 10

Monitoring vital signs and maintaining aseptic techniques.

Question 11

Name a fungal opportunistic infection.

Answer 11

Candidiasis

Question 12

True or False: All opportunistic infections are treatable.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is one treatment option for Pneumocystis pneumonia?

Answer 13

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The presence of _____ can indicate an opportunistic infection.

Answer 14

CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³

Question 15

What is the role of antiretroviral therapy in preventing opportunistic infections?

Answer 15

It helps to restore immune function and lower the risk of infections.

Question 16

Name one viral opportunistic infection.

Answer 16

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

Question 17

Which nursing action is crucial during the treatment of opportunistic infections?

Answer 17

Educating the patient about medication adherence.

Question 18

What laboratory test is important for monitoring the risk of opportunistic infections?

Answer 18

CD4 T-cell count.

Question 19

True or False: Opportunistic infections can only occur in patients with HIV/AIDS.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is a common bacterial opportunistic infection?

Answer 20

Tuberculosis.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Patients undergoing _____ therapy are at higher risk for opportunistic infections.

Answer 21

immunosuppressive

Question 22

What is the significance of prophylactic antibiotics in at-risk populations?

Answer 22

They reduce the incidence of certain opportunistic infections.

Question 23

Name one symptom that may indicate an opportunistic infection.

Answer 23

Fever.

Question 24

What is the impact of nutritional status on opportunistic infections?

Answer 24

Poor nutritional status can further weaken the immune system.

Question 25

True or False: Vaccination can help prevent some opportunistic infections.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What is the purpose of regular health screenings in high-risk patients?

Answer 26

To detect and treat opportunistic infections early.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: _____ is a common parasitic opportunistic infection.

Answer 27

Toxoplasmosis

Question 28

When is the CD4 count at risk for an Opportunistic Infection?

Answer 28

People with HIV are at greatest risk for Opportunistic Infections (OIs) when the count of their infection-fighting CD4 cells falls below 200. However, some OIs can occur when a person's CD4 count is below 500.