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HIV Flashcards

1
Q
  • High risk factors of HIV?
A

Unprotected buttsex, sex in general, needle sharing

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  • HIV invades what cells?
A

Helper T Cells (CD4) by killing off immune response

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  • Early S&S of HIV?
A

Flu-like?

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  • Late S&S of HIV
A

Karposi sarcomi, PNA (carinii), low CD4 (helper T cells)

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  • Treatment for HIV?
A

HART (inhibitors), ATB for opportunistic infection, pt education

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  • Why is there no vaccine for HIV?
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The body produces antibodies but cannot heal; mutating virus causes inability to create vaccine (constantly changing)

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