HIV Flashcards
1
Q
Is asking for an HIV test a risk factor?
A
Yes, 20% of (+) deny other risk factors
2
Q
CDC recommends screening?
A
pts in a healthcare setting, pregnant women, and those at high risk for HIV (annually)
3
Q
CD4 > 500 common manifestations
A
- no opportunistic infections, sxs due to HIV-itself or depression
ex) HIV mono, LA, ITP
4
Q
CD4 200 - 500
A
- impaired Ag presentation, immune surveillance, but not life threatening
ex) thrush, HSV, CA pneumonia, shingles, seborrheic dermatitis, KS, TB
5
Q
CD4 100-200
A
PCP, cryto
6
Q
CD4
A
-most of the time CD4
7
Q
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
A
worsening or new OI linked to newly treated patients
8
Q
AIDs - definition
A
HIV +
CD4
9
Q
Which is a better predictor of clinical disease of HIV?
Viral Load or CD4 count
A
Viral load!
