HIV & AIDS Flashcards

1
Q

Highest prevalence of HIV is in ______

A

Africa

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2
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by sex assigned at birth, more common in ________
more prevalent in ______ race

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males (but pretty even worldwide)
black Americans

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3
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______ prevalence, but _____ new cases

A

increase
less

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4
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PLWHA

A

people living with HIV or AIDS

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5
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HIV is a _____ infection and ______

A

primary
retrovirus

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6
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retrovirus is an ________ virus which replicated using enzyme ________ to copy RNA to DNA

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enveloped RNA
reverse transcriptase

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7
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HIV invades the genetic core of the _________ cells to replicate.

A

CD4+ T-helper lymphocyte cells

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8
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HIV infection causes a progressive depletion of _____ cells which cause ______

A

CD4+ cells
immunodeficiency

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9
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transmission of HIV through ?

A

blood
semen
vaginal secretions
breast milk

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10
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most common method of transmission

A

sexual contact

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in utero, during birth, or breast feeding

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perinatal

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12
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what is recommended for babies

A

not breastfeeding unless country has unclean water
milk bank or formula

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13
Q

what test screens for HIV
window period?

A

HIV Antibody testing
up to 3 months

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14
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Prep is ?

A

Pre-exposure Profalaxis

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15
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The two main biomarkers used to assess disease progression are ?

A

CD4+ T-cell count
Viral load

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16
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Stages of HIV

A
  1. Acute HIV infection
  2. Clinical Latency
  3. Symptomatic HIV infection
  4. Aids
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17
Q

Period from transmission to the host until the production of detectable antibodies against the virus (_______) is ?

A

Acute HIV Infection
seroconversion

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18
Q

initial symptoms of Acute HIV infection
Occur _____ of infection
duration of symptoms ?

A

fever, malaise, pharyngitis, myalgia, swollen lymph glands
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks

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19
Q

In the acute HIV infection phase, rapid viral replication prior to ___________, ___________ at this time

A

the specific immune response
highly infectious

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20
Q

when virus is active and replicating but at a lower rate than during acute stage?

CD4+ counts steadily decline. CD4+ is >_____

A

clinical latency/ asymptomatic HIV

> 500

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21
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characteristics of clinical latency HIV

A

lymphadenopathy (swollen glands)
seborrheic dermatitis (red blotches on skin)

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22
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clinical latency of HIV can last ______

A

10 years

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23
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what stage for symptomatic HIV infection has reduced cell-mediated immunity?

A

symptomatic HIV infection

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24
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symptomatic HIV infection CD4 count is _____

A

<500

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25
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symptoms of symptomatic HIV infection

A

fevers
chronic diarrhea
unintentional weight loss
recurrent fungal, bacteria, or viral infections

oral candidiasis (mouth mucous infection), oral hairy leukoplakia (tongue looks hairy), herpes zoster (shingles)

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26
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AIDS stage includes the HIV infection along with CD4+ cell count of ______ or documentation of ______________

A

<200

an AIDS defining condition

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27
Q

when in aids are highly susceptible to __________

A

opportunistic infections

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28
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AIDS invloves opportunistic infections such as _____, _____, ______, and _____

A

pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

cytomegalovirus (CMV) - can cause enteritis (inflammation on small intestine) and can cause blindness

cryptosporidiosis - causes severe diarrhea

Tuberculosis

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29
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other manifestations of AIDS (not opportunistic infections)

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma
lymphoma
HIV-associated encephalopathy (can develop dementia)
HIV-associated wasting
direct organ damage

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30
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what is kaposi’s sarcoma

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Cancer of the lymphatic and vascular endothelium

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31
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clinical manifestations of kaposi’s sarcoma

A

Purple nodules on skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, or throughout the GIT

Lesions in the oral cavity or esophagus=> painful swallowing and/or dysphagia

GIT - diarrhea or intestinal obstruction

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32
Q

Drug therapy for HIV And AIDS

A

antiretroviral therapy (ART)

drugs used for complications

consider side effects and food-drug interactions

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33
Q

Antiretroviral drugs => act to __________________

Combination of _____ antiretroviral agents

Reduces __________ of the virus in the _____

Decrease rate of _______________

Increases survival time

A

suppress replication of HIV

three

concentrations
blood

opportunistic infections

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34
Q

what drugs block the virus’s replication mechanism

A

nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

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35
Q

NRTIs example

A

zidovudine (Retrovir)

36
Q

what side effects can NRTIs cause

A

anorexia
nausea
diarrhea
anemia

37
Q

food Drug interactions with NRTIs

A

High fat meals (around 40 g) decrease drug absorption

38
Q

drugs that Inhibit protease enzyme which HIV cells need to develop and mature

A

protease inhibitors (PI)

39
Q

protease inhibitors example

A

indinavir (Crixivan)

40
Q

side effects of protease inhibitors

A

nausea
metallic taste
diarrhea
hyperglycemia
hyperlipidemia
lipodystrophy

41
Q

FDI of protease inhibitors

A

avoid st. johns wort
- increase metabolism of drug (decrease serum levels)

avoid grapefruit
- compete for cytochrome p450 enzymes and result in increased or decreased drug levels

42
Q

drugs that Blocks the virus’s replication mechanism

A

Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

43
Q

Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) example

A

nevirapine (viramune)

44
Q

Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) side effects

A

N/V
stomatitis
diarrhea
hepatotoxic

45
Q

Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) FDI ?

A

avoid st.johns wort
- induces enzymes systems leading to increased metabolism and lower serum levels

46
Q

challenges of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

A

Adherence
- Complicated regimens
- Side effects
- Cost

Drug resistance

47
Q

other medications for HIV AIDS

A

Antifungal (Amphotericin B)
Antibiotics
Antiprotozoal (Pentamidine)
Antiviral (Acyclovir)
Isoniazid (INH)

48
Q

Isoniazid (INH) FDI ?

A

Causes decreased vitamin B6 levels

Rx: Pyridoxal 5-phosphate supplementation of 25-50 mg/d

49
Q

HIV-associated Wasting Syndrome is unintentional weight loss and loss of LBM…
CDC definition: >____ weight loss from baseline accompanied by:
___________________; or
______________________________

A

10%
diarrhea for >30 days
chronic weakness & fever for >30 days in the absence of an infection

50
Q

cycle of HIV wasting

A

Decreased intake, malabsorption, and increased caloric needs
malnutrition
tissue mass depletion and muscle wasting
increased susceptibility to infection
increased vulnerability to treatment related toxicities
increased weekness

51
Q

Impact of Malnutrition

A

decreased immune functions

Reduced response to treatments, decreased quality of life, decreased longevity

52
Q

decreased immune functions can create deficiencies such as ________ that interfere with immune function ?

A

protein
EFA
vitamins A, C, D, E, zinc, selenium

53
Q

Causes of Malnutrition & Wasting

A

Inadequate oral intake
GI tract disorders, infections, malabsorption
Increased metabolic rate
Lack of physical activity
Alcohol use disorder

54
Q

Decreased Oral Intake Due to:

A

Anorexia: meds or illness
GI distress
Fatigue
Dysgeusia due to meds, xerostomia, or oral candidiasis
Depression
Dyspnea
Neurologic disease=> altered mental status
Food insecurity
Disorders of the oral cavity & esophagus

55
Q

Disorders of the Oral Cavity & Esophagus examples

A

Oral candidiasis
Tumors, lesions, Kaposi’s sarcoma

56
Q

Disorders of the Oral Cavity & Esophagus can cause ?

A

soreness of the mouth & tongue, difficulty chewing, odynophagia, dysphagia

57
Q

GIT is one of the most common systems affected by HIV

_________ is the most common symptom
Can also experience ______, ______, and _______

A

Diarrhea

N/V
Abdominal pain
Malabsorption

58
Q

Causes of Diarrhea

A

Medications
Intestinal pathogens
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Lactose intolerance
Fat malabsorption

59
Q

Gastrointestinal Pathology in HIV/AIDS
- Intestinal _______________

A

pathogens & neoplasms

60
Q

Gastrointestinal Pathology in HIV/AIDS
what are some problems that can happen? (pathogens? and neoplasms?)

A

Cytomegalovirus, Cryptosporidiosis, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
Neoplasms=> GI Kaposi’s sarcoma; Lymphomas
HIV-enteropathy

61
Q

causes of Gastrointestinal Pathology in HIV and AIDS

A

diarrhea
enteritis
colitis
GI bleeding
malabsorption
obstruction

62
Q

Infections of the small intestine can cause malabsorption of ?

A

fat (steatorrhea)
fat-soluble vitamins
protein
vitamin B12
minerals

63
Q

Infections of the large intestine can cause problems absorbing _________

A

water & electrolytes

64
Q

NFPE & Anthropometry for HIV AIDS

Anthropometric data?
NFPE?

A

Ht, Wt, %IBW, %Wt change over time, BMI
TSF, MAMC=> assess fat and lean body stores

Muscle & fat wasting
Functional status
HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS)

65
Q

HIV-associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome (HALS) is associated with:

body shape changes=>_______________

metabolic abnormalities=> ________________

The cause of is multifactorial and includes duration
of HIV infection and duration & type of ______ medications

A

fat deposition on the back of the neck, abdominal area, and around the organs

high TG & LDL-chol; low HDL-chol

ART

66
Q

biochemical data to look at

A

Electrolytes
BUN, creatinine
FPG
LFT’s
CBC
Lipid profile
CD4 count
Viral load

67
Q

Living arrangements
Social/family support
Financial resources
Educational background and health literacy
Substance abuse
Depression, anxiety
Food insecurity

A

Psychosocial & Economic Issues

68
Q

Nutrition History

__________=> Adequacy of diet
_______ history
GI status; ____________ ability
Food allergies & intolerances
Alcohol & caffeine intake
Ability to prepare meals
Available cooking/shopping facilities
Exercise
Supplement use
Use of __________________

A

Usual food intake
Weight
chewing & swallowing
complementary or alternative therapies

69
Q

Complementary/Integrative & Alternative Therapies

A

Concentrated garlic supplements =>can decrease
serum levels of some protease inhibitors

St. John’s Wort=>can decrease serum levels of some
indinavir (PI) and nevirapine (NNRTI)

Probiotic supplements=>used for diarrhea and gut
dysbiosis

70
Q

Must individualize and consider weight and nutrition
status, severity of disease, opportunistic infections, &
comorbidities because there is a _______________ for this population

A

Lack of accurate predictive equations

71
Q

REE may be ________ in PLWHA compared to HIV-negative
individuals

Asymptomatic HIV: REE may be increased by ____

Opportunistic infection: REE may increase by ______

A

higher
10%
20-50%

72
Q

Generalized nutrient recommendations for transgender HIV patients are ____________

__________ kcal/kg calculations may be preferred

Transgender men on androgen therapy=> _______ in LBM and a _________ in body fat

Transgender women on antiandrogens & estrogen
therapy=> __________ in LBM and an _________ in body
fat

A

not yet established
Gender-neutral

increase
decrease

decrease
increase

73
Q

PROTEIN
Consider factors that increase protein requirements=> infections, healing, protein malnutrition, protein-losing enteropathy, comorbidities

Asymptomatic HIV: ________ g/kg BW
Symptomatic patients: ________ g/kg BW

A

1.0-1.4
1.5-2.0

74
Q

FAT

Individualize
_____ for % kcal from fat
Consume <_____ of kcal from SFA
Increase intake of ___________

For individuals with hyperlipidemia or other CVD risk factors=> ____________

If fat malabsorption use ____________

A

DRI
10%
omega-3 fatty acids

heart healthy diet

40 g low fat diet

75
Q

Monitor for potential deficiencies due to:

Inadequate diet
GI losses; __________
Altered _________
_______ interactions

Nutrients of concern: _______________

Provide a MVI with minerals (100% DRI’s), if __________

A

malabsorption
metabolism
Food-drug

vitamins B12, A, E, D, selenium, zinc, & iron

dietary intake is inadequate

76
Q

Fluid & Electrolytes

Individualize

Factors increase fluid requirements:
_______________________

Replace electrolyte losses (e.g., ____)

A

Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea

K+

77
Q

Goals of MNT

Optimize nutritional status and _________
Maintain a healthy ______
Prevent nutritional deficiencies
Reduce the risk of _________ or treat/manage
Maximize the effectiveness of _________ treatment
Enhance ___

A

immune function
BW & LBM
comorbidities
pharmacologic
QOL

78
Q

Nutrition Education
- Educate on importance of nutrition and maintaining adequate nutritional status

Well-balanced, _______ diet
Emphasize regular physical activity
________ diets as needed
________ management
Food-drug interactions
Potential SE and interactions of herbal or micronutrient supplements
_______ precautions to prevent food-borne illness

A

high protein
Therapeutic
Symptom
Food safety

79
Q

Food Safety Precautions

Avoid _____________
Avoid using _________ eggs
Thaw perishable foods in the_________
Wash raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly
Use only _________ milk
Cook to appropriate temperatures
Store food at appropriate temperature
Adhere to the ___________ on labels
Wash hands before handling food

A

raw protein foods, rare meat
cracked eggs
refrigerator
pasteurized
expiration dates

80
Q

Inadequate Intake

Obtain food preferences
Rx ___________
Focus on _________ foods
Concentrate intake at time of day when _________ and in a pleasant environment
_____________ as needed

Consider home delivered meals
Rx ____________
Consider recommending MD to order __________
May require __________

A

small, frequent meals
nutrient dense
appetite is best
Oral nutrition supplements (ONS)

MVM supplement
appetite stimulants
enteral nutrition

81
Q

MNT for Oral or Esophageal Inflammation or Lesions

___________ foods
Avoid highly ________ and ______ foods & beverages
Avoid hard and salty foods
Avoid ________ extremes
Provide _______ for drinking
Avoid dry foods
Drink liquids _______
______ to numb mouth

A

Soft, moist
seasoned and acidic
temperature
straws
with meals
Popsicles

82
Q

MNT for Dysgeusia

Food preferences
______ foods
Drink fluids ________
Experiment with flavors & seasonings
Alternative sources of _______
Avoid ______ foods
Good ______ care

A

Cold
with meals
protein
canned
mouth

83
Q

MNT for Diarrhea

Adequate _________
__________ meals
Limit _______ fiber and _______ soluble fiber

Limit intake ________, _______, ________
Avoid high _____ foods and spicy foods
Low lactose diet if needed
Reduce intake of _______

A

hydration & electrolytes
Small, frequent
insoluble
increase

sorbitol, caffeine, alcohol
fat
sugars

84
Q

MNT for HIV-associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome (HALS) follows what guidelines ?

A

Follow the American College of Cardiology/American ♡ Association (ACC/AHA) Guidelines

n Reduce intake of saturated fat to 5-6% of total
kcal
n Reduce trans-fat to as little as possible
n Increase soluble fiber
n Include omega-3 fatty acids
n Increase physical activity

85
Q

MNT for HIV-associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome (HALS)

Reduce intake of saturated fat to_____ of total kcal
Reduce trans-fat to ________
Increase _______
Include _______ fatty acids
Increase __________

A

5-6%
as little as possible
soluble fiber
omega-3
physical activity

86
Q

Enteral Nutrition used when ___________

Tube placement considerations:
______ of therapy
_________
Avoid nasoenteric tubes if __________

Formulas:
Use _____________ formulas
If fat malabsorption=>__________

A

patient cannot consume adequate nutrition orally

Duration
GI function
painful esophageal lesions

high protein, polymeric
semi-elemental

87
Q

Parenteral Nutrition

Indication=>________
Risk is ________
Must consider risk vs. benefits

A

Severe GI dysfunction
Increased infection risk