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Test #1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the normal range of CD4 cells in the body?

A

800-1200

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2
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The body can remain healthy with a CD4 level over what?

A

500

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3
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At what point is a patient with HIV is diagnosed with AIDS?

A

when the CD4 T cell count drops below 200 or the patient develops wasting syndrome, which is the loss of 10% or more of ideal body mass.

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4
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What are two common symptoms of AIDS?

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Low grade fever and persistent diarrhea

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5
Q

At what age doe women need to start having Mammograms?

A

40

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6
Q

What types of hepatitis can be vaccinated for?

A

Hepatitis A and B

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7
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How is Hepatitis A tranmitted?

A

Fecal/Oral

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8
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How is Hepatitis B and C transmitted?

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Sexual contact and blood (needles)

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9
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What symptoms would be present in the acute phase of Hepatitis A?

A

Fatigue, Pruritus and Anorexia

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10
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What types of Hepatitis are transmitted from a mother to her baby prior to birth?

A

Hep B and Hep C

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11
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How long is the acute phase of Hepatitis A?

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1 to 4 months

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12
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What is the most common cause of Fulminant Hepatic Failure?

A

Drugs; usually Tylenol in combination with alcohol

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13
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What is Jaundice?

A

A build-up of bilirubin in the blood

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14
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What forms most of the body’s bilirubin?

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Breakdown of old red blood cells (hemoglobin)

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15
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When should the genotype of Hepatitis C be determined?

A

Before drug therapy is started

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16
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What is the treatment for acute viral Hepatitis?

A

Adequate rest and good nutrition/diet

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17
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What drugs are commonly used for treatment of Hepatitis B and C?

A

alpha-Interferon, Epivir and Hepsera

18
Q

What complication of drug therapy should a Hepatitis patient be monitored for?

A

Nephrotoxicity

19
Q

What drug is frequently given along with interferon in treatment of Hepatitis C?

A

Ribavirin

20
Q

Which conditions put a Hep C patient at a higher risk for Cirrhosis?

A

Diabetes, high cholesterol and alcohol consumption

21
Q

What are interventions for a patient with Jaundice?

A

High calorie, small, frequent meals, nutritional supplements and skin care (jaundice=pruritus/itching)

22
Q

What things should be included in the teaching for a patient with Hepatitis?

A

No alcohol for at least 1 year

23
Q

What chance does a baby born to an HIV-positive mother have of getting HIV?

A

25% if the mother is not treated; 2% if they receive treatment

24
Q

How many years can the body produce enough CD4 T-cells to compensate for the HIV?

A

8-10 years

25
Q

What are initial symptoms of HIV infection?

A

Flu-like symptoms

26
Q

What is the first thing to evaluate prior to giving a patient medication for HIV?

A

Readiness for medication compliance

27
Q

What mediation would a patient with HIV take for Candidas?

A

fluconazole

28
Q

What is Endometriosis?

A

Normal Endometrial Tissue in sites outside the endometrial cavity

29
Q

What is a sign of endometriosis?

A

Dysmeorrhea (painful periods) after years of normal menses

30
Q

What is a “cystocele”?

A

Weakened wall between vagina and bladder

31
Q

What is a “rectocele”?

A

Weakened wall between rectum and vagina

32
Q

What is Chlamydia?

A

The most common STD in the US

33
Q

An AIDS pt complains of fatigue and joint pain what complication are they likely experiencing?

A

Hepatitis B

34
Q

What are side effects of Cirrhosis?

A

Spider veins, reddened palms, gyneomastia, hypogonadism, acites, terrible breath and jaundice

35
Q

What is the normal levels of Albumin?

A

3.5-5.3

36
Q

What is the normal range of AST?

A

6-40

37
Q

What is the normal range of ALT?

A

30-120

38
Q

What is the normal level of bilirubin?

A

0.1-1.0

39
Q

What is the normal lifespan of a CD4 T-cell?

A

100 days

40
Q

What is the lifespan of a CD4 T-cell with HIV?

A

2 days

NUR 239 (8 decks)

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