Staging Of HIV Flashcards
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
True or False: HIV can be staged based on the CD4 cell count.
True
What is the primary method used to determine the stage of HIV infection?
CD4 cell count and viral load testing
Fill in the blank: The CDC classification system for HIV stages includes stages A, B, and ___.
C
What is the significance of a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³?
It indicates the progression to AIDS.
Which stage of HIV is characterized by the presence of opportunistic infections?
Stage C (AIDS)
What are the two main classification systems for staging HIV?
CDC classification system and WHO clinical staging system
True or False: A person with HIV can be classified as Stage A if they have no symptoms.
True
What is the viral load test primarily used for?
To measure the amount of HIV in the blood.
In the CDC classification system, what does Stage B indicate?
Symptomatic HIV infection but not AIDS.
Fill in the blank: The WHO clinical staging system includes stages from 1 to ___.
4
What CD4 count range is indicative of Stage 1 HIV according to the WHO?
Above 500 cells/mm³
True or False: Stage 4 HIV is defined as having a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³.
False
What condition is classified as AIDS according to the CDC?
The presence of one or more opportunistic infections or a CD4 count below 200.
What is the purpose of staging HIV infection?
To guide treatment decisions and predict disease progression.
Which stage of HIV may include symptoms like weight loss and persistent fever?
Stage B
In the WHO system, a patient with a CD4 count of 350 cells/mm³ is classified in which stage?
Stage 2
True or False: All individuals with HIV progress to AIDS.
False
What is the importance of monitoring CD4 counts in HIV patients?
To assess immune function and the need for antiretroviral therapy.
Fill in the blank: The first stage of HIV according to the CDC is called Stage ___.
A
What is the general treatment goal for individuals in Stage A of HIV?
To maintain immune function and prevent progression.
Which opportunistic infection is commonly associated with AIDS?
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
True or False: A patient’s stage can change over time as their health status changes.
True
What role do antiretroviral therapies play in the management of HIV stages?
They help reduce viral load and improve CD4 counts.
What is the primary goal of HIV treatment in any stage?
To achieve and maintain viral suppression.
