HIV Flashcards
1
Q
what is diagnosis of HIV/AIDS dependent on?
A
CD4 levels <200
2
Q
name some AIDS defining conditions
A
PCP pneumonia, oesophageal candidiasis, cryptococcal disease, toxoplasmosis, CMV disease, lymphoma
3
Q
What does HAART stand for and what is it?
A
highly active antiretroviral therapy
involves 3 antiretrovirals from at least 2 different classes including indinavir (a protease inhibitor)
use when CD4 count is <200
4
Q
name some nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
A
Zidovudine, tenofovir
5
Q
name some non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
A
nevi rapine, efavirenz
6
Q
name some protease inhibitors used in the treatment of HIV
A
indinavir, atazanavir, darunavir
7
Q
other than a CD4 count <200 what other indications for HAART in HIV is there?
A
discordant couples pregnant women Hep B and C elderly cancer transplants
