Lesson 4 Pt. 3 Flashcards
Most common opportunistic infection
PCP / Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
A cancer that causes “patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin”, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat
Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma’s lesion or patches are usually color:
Red or purple
The virus that causes AIDS
HIV
A life-threatening lung infection that can affect people with weakened immune systems, such as those infected with HIV
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
A confirmatory test for hiv diseases
Western Blot Test
If positive to HIV, do a 2 test of this
ELISA test
A test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood
ELISA test
What is the goal CD4 cell count for management of hiv
> 500 cells/mm3
A drug given for HIV during pregnancy and IV during labor
Zidovudine
Example of protease inhibitors for HIV:
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Indinavir (Crivixan)
Is a mother with HIV recommended to do breastfeeding?
No
Is Zidovudine can be given to a neonate?
Yes