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HIV/AIDS Flashcards

1
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Expand the acronym HIV

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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Expand the acronym AIDS

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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Define the term HIV

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HIV is a disease that reduces the effectiveness of the immune system by destroying T-cells, making the body susceptible to infections.

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Define the term AIDS

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HIV progresses to AIDS once a person’s T-cell count is too low to fight off infections. The immune system is weakened and makes the person vulnerable to opportunistic infections

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What is the T-cell count required for a person to have AIDS

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Less than 200 per 3ml of blood

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List three early symptoms indicative of HIV

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  1. Flu-like illness
  2. Rash
  3. Swollen glands
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Describe the symptoms that could indicate a HIV infection

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  1. Flu-like illness
  2. Rash
  3. Swollen glands
  4. Being sick often, with long recovery times
  5. Natal sores and mouth ulcers
  6. It becomes obvious you can no longer fight off diseases
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Name 6 non-sexual ways of becoming infected with HIV

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  1. Breastfeeding
  2. Contact sports
  3. Blood transfusions
  4. Dirty needles
  5. Pregnancy
  6. Birth
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Through which bodily fluids can HIV be transmitted

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Fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal secretions

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True or False: An HIV test is the only way of knowing you have HIV

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True

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11
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What is the function of ARV medication

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ARVs help prevent HIV from becoming AIDS

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11
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Expand on the acronym ARVs

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Antiretroviral drugs

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What is a common reason that people with HIV/AIDS suffer poor mental health

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  1. Fear and uncertainty from having the disease
  2. Stigma surrounding the disease
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Name 4 physical symptoms of ARVs

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  1. Lack of energy and strength
  2. Weightloss
  3. Nausea
  4. Dehydration
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Explain the term lipodystrophy

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Lipodystrophy is weightloss that occurs in the limbs but not in the midsection

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What are “hidden” symptoms of ARVs

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  1. Insulin resistance
  2. Increased cholesterol
14
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Name the Vitamins a person with HIV needs in their diet, and 2 sources of each

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Vitamin C - guava and tomatoes
Vitamin B12 - beef and poultry
Vitamin A - eggs and fish
Vitamin B6 - bananas and beans
Vitamin E - nuts and margarine

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Name the minerals a person with HIV needs in their diet, and 2 sources of each

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Selenium - fish and eggs
Zinc - fish and dairy products
Iron - liver and chicken
Flavonoids - fruit and vegetables
Phytosterols - fruit and vegetables, undigestable fibres

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Name the macronutrients and 2 sources of each a person with HIV needs in their diet

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Proteins - fish and nuts
Unsaturated fats - nuts and seeds
Carbohydrates - pasta and bread

17
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What is the function of protein (HIV/AIDS)

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Builds and stregthens the immune system
Prevents loss of muscle tissue

18
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What is the function of Vitamin A (HIV/AIDS)

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Keeps skin, mucous membranes in lungs and digestive tract healthy
Antioxidant that prevents damage to cells
Supports the immune system

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What is the function of Vitamin B (HIV/AIDS)

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Supports the nervous system
Supports the immune system
Helps release energy from macronutrients such as carbohydrates

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What is the function of Vitamin C (HIV/AIDS)

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Supports the immune system
Antioxidant that prevents damage to cells

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What is the function of Vitamin E (HIV/AIDS)

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Antioxidant that prevents damage to cells
Supports the immune system

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What is the function of Selenium (HIV/AIDS)

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Antioxidant that prevents damage to cells
Supports the immune system
Helps to activate T-cells

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What is the function of Zinc (HIV/AIDS)

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Supports the immune system

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What is the function of iron (HIV/AIDS)

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Maintains the immune system

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What is the function of Flavonoids (HIV/AIDS)

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Antioxidant that prevents damage to cells
Supports the immune system

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What is the function of Phytosterols (HIV/AIDS)

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Support the immune system
Reduces cholesterol by binding to it in the gut and allowing it to be passed

27
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List 5 lifestyle changes needed to manage HIV/AIDS, relating to diet

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  1. Eat lots of small meals
  2. Eat more kilojoules than normally needed for a person your weight
  3. Eat a variety of raw fruit and vegetables
  4. Eat a balanced diet
  5. Drink lots of clean, safe water
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List 3 general lifestyle changes a person with HIV/AIDS should make

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  1. Get lots of sleep
  2. Exercise regularly to stimulate the appetite
  3. Reduce stress and anxiety

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