HIV Flashcards

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The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was ?

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The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was the depth of the injury.

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The risk of transmission of HIV following a percutaneous injury is?

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Percutaneous 0.3%
Mucous membrane 0.1%
Non-intact skin <0.1%

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Guidelines on prophylaxis following a per cutaneous injury is?

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Triple therapy

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CD4+T cell count under 200/ul

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Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii

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CD4+T cell count under 100/ul

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Prophylaxis for MAC

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AIDs remain the leading causes of death in US for all men and women between age?

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Between age of 25 and 44

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HIV is fragile outside of the body

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Can be inactivated by household bleach and hydrogen peroxide.

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