HIV - Schoenwald Flashcards
HIV is a disease of _____ immunity.
Cell mediated
Function of CD4 cells?
Antigen presenting cells - help make antibodies
HIV transmission can be broken down into what 3 categories?
Blood
Sexual intercourse/Mucosa
Perinatal
T/F? HIV can be spread through breast milk. and intrapartum.
True
Antiretroviral therapy in a pregnant mother reduces the risk of transmission to the child by how much?
Reduces risk by 2/3
What antiretroviral is traditionally used for prevention of mother to child transmission?
AZT= Zidovudine (NRTI)
AIDS is defined by?
HIV + AIDS defining illness
OR
HIV with CD4 count < 200
What is the most common presentation of HIV?
**Asymptomatic pts
WITH (+) SCREENING TEST
Name a common co-infection (STI) with HIV
Syphilis “these 2 go hand in hand”
ALWAYS test new syphilis pts with HIV
Symptoms of HIV?
What viral load do they occur at
- Fever,
- night sweats
- LAD (cervical),
- unexpected wt loss
Occur at ANY CD4 ct. (MC <200)
What type if pneumonia is typically only found in immunocompromised patients, and is an AIDS defining illness?
Pneumocystis jiroveci (PCP)
Pneumocystis jiroveci is classified as a ______.
Fungus
What is the gold standard test for PJP?
Silver stain on sputum sample.
Classic x ray appearance of PJP?
Bilateral hilar infiltrate
butterfly pattern
Symptoms of PJP?
- Fever
- Dry cough
- SOB
- SEVERE HYPOXIA
- Fatigue
Treatment for PJP?
High dose TMP/SMX
15-20mg/kg IV QD divided Q6-8hr dose.
+/- prednisone if paO2<70mmHg
When should HIV patients have prophylaxis for PCP?
If CD4 < 200
What medication is used for PJP prophylaxis?
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole PO
What medication should be used for PJP prophylaxis in patients with sulfa allergies?
Dapsone or inhaled pentamidine
Purple, brownish lesions common is AIDS patients?
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma is caused by?
Human herpes virus 8
Treatment for Kaposi’s sarcoma?
Reconstituting the immune system can get rid of them.
Name 3 early indicators of HIV infection.
Are they AIDs defining illnesses
TB Shingles oral hairy leukoplakia Thrush “TOTS”
These are not AIDs defining illnesses
What is a retrovirus?
A RNA virus that depends on reverse transcriptase (RNA-dependent DNA polymerase) to replicate
What is the most common type of HIV in the US?
HIV 1
Where is HIV 2 found?
West Africa
Which type of HIV is more virulent?
HIV 1
HIV enters CD4 cells via what receptors?
Which is the main receptor?
CCR5 and CXCR4 chemokine receptors
CCR5
Acute HIV infection usually occurs within what time frame after exposure?
within 2 weeks of exposure
The most current screening test for HIV is?
What does it check?
COMBO or 4th generation testing (EIA)
Checks Ag-AB (Ag not on old ELIZA test)
Ie HIV AB &p24 AG
What test do you do after a (+) EIA/COMBO/4th gen to Confirm?
After EIA, CONFIRM with:
HIV RNA by PCR (by/ viral load)
What test is used to measure viral load?
Ultrasensitive quantitative RNA by PCR
What ID/medical screenings need to be done after a (+) EIA/COMBO & HIV RNA by PCR?
SYPHILIS TB, Toxoplasmosis (opportunistic infections) Hepatitis also, CMP, CBC, LFTs, PAP
Combination or 4th generation testing (EIA) can show positivity how long after exposure?
2-6 weeks
When should HIV drug resistance testing be considered?
If viral load > 1000 copies/mL
Antiretroviral consists of medications of 4 classes. Name them.
Protease inhibitors (PI)
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI)
Integrase inhibitors (INSTI)
A goal of antiretroviral therapy is suppression of viral load to _____.
<50 copies/mL
Antiretroviral therapy typically consists of a backbone and a base. Which class of medications are the backbone. Which are the base?
Backbone - typically two NRTIs
Base - either NNRTI or PI or integrase inhibitor
Name 4 commonly used complete combination pills.
"GOAT" Genvoya Odefsey Atripla Triumeq
What complete combination is injectable once per month?
Cabenuva (cabotegravir + ripivirine)
Atripla is a combination of what medications?
Backbones: Tenofovir Disoproxil + Emtricitabine.
Base: Efavirenz (NNRTI)
Genvoya is a combination of what medications?
Backbones:
Tenofovir Alafenamide + Emtricitabine
Base: Elvitegravir, (INSTI)
Booster: cobicistat
“New Gen still likes Elvis”
Odefsey is a combination of what medications?
Backbones: tenofovir alafenamide + emtricitabine
Base: Rilpivirine (NNRTI)
What medications are approved for PrEP?
Descovy
Truvada
Cabotegravir
Truvada is a combination of what medications?
Backbones:
Tenofovir disoproxil
emtricitabine
Backbones of Descovy?
Backbones:
Tenofovir alafenamide
emtricitabine
Descovy and Truvada are what class of medications?
NRTIs
What is a commonly used NNRTI?
Efavirenz-Sustiva
Recommend screening for what STD in HIV (+) pts
Syphilis
What is the difference between tenofovir disoproxil and tenofovir alafenamide?
Disoproxil is older and has higher risk of renal failure and osteoporosis
Protease inhibitors all end in?
-navir
What is the preferred protease inhibitor
Darunavir
Integrase strand transfer inhibitors end in?
-egravir
According to the most recent guidlines, when should HIV treatment be considered?
- *ALL HIV (+) PATIENTS should be considered for treatment, regardless of CD4 count.
- *START EARLY
What should patients be screened for before starting Abcavir (In Triumeq)?
Why?
HLA-B*5701
To reduce the risk of a hypersensitivity reaction.
What are some of the most common side effects of PI’s (group w/most S/E)?
Facial wasting HLD Lipodystrophy Hepatotoxicity GI intolerance increased bleed in hemophiliacs DDI
What are some s/e of NRTIs
Lactic acidosis
Hepatic steatosis
Lipodystrophy
What is IRIS - Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
When does it happen?
Condition caused by an inflammatory reaction in response to rapid increase of CD4 counts
-Occurs after initiation of ART
What testing should be done for HIV patients every 6-12 months?
CD4 and viral load
Anal Pap smears
Cervical pap smears