HIV/RA Flashcards
1
Q
HIV
A
Parasitic retrovirus that infects and destroys the helper T cells
2
Q
AIDS infection begins at what point
A
When the viral number rises destroying the CD4+ cells
3
Q
Forms of AIDS progression
A
Immunodeficiency
Autoimmunity
Neurologic dysfunction
4
Q
<200 cells
A
No HIV virus
5
Q
_____ first to be affected in RA
A
Synovial membrane
6
Q
Acute RA symptoms
A
Fever Fatigue Weakness Weight loss Generalized aching and stiffness Joint disfiguration
7
Q
Rheumatoid Nodules
A
Aggregation of inflammatory cells
Can cause valvular disorders, splenomegaly, pulmonary fibrosis
8
Q
Serum Rheumatoid factor test
A
Increased in RA
9
Q
Erythrocyte Sed Rate
A
Tells you inflammation, but doesn’t tell you where
10
Q
Antirheumatic Drugs
A
Methotrexate
Anti-malarial drugs
TNF-inhibitors (Remicade, Humira, Enbrel)
