Lesson 7 Part 2 Flashcards
Treatment to exposure should happen _____, ideally first ______ to ____ hours
ASAP
6-8 Hours
Drug approved for treatment of HBV (2)
Hep B vaccine
HBIG
All antiviral drugs for _____ have associated side effects
HIV
The medications for HIV can react with
Other medications so must tell doctors
Can pregnant women and those breast feeding recieve HBV vaccine and HBIG
Yup
HIV and pregnant women
Treatment shouldnt be ruled out but there are side effects
Testing for the HIV antibody should occur _____ and periodically for ______ months
ASAP
6 months
Reports any signs and symptoms
Precautions to take once recieved treatment for HBV
None
HCV precautions once recieved treatment
None, risk of infection is low
Precautions during follow up to treatment of HIV
First 6-12 weeks are when symptoms are expected
What is the best way to prevenet occupation infections
Preventing exposures
To prevent exposures we should (3)
uses correct PPE
Handle needles properly
Use devices with safety features