Hypersensitivity
A delayed type of hypersensitivity and an example
What is type 4 hypersensitivity and poison oak/ivy, TB test, graft rejection, delayed contact dermatitis, delayed drug reactions,
Rheumatoid factor (RF) or anti-CCP is commonly positive with this disease process
What lab test is commonly positive in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
ART stands for
What is antiretroviral therapy?
Anemia that can cause painful vaso-occlusive crises
What is sickle cell anemia?
Frequent handwashing, avoiding crowded spaces, no fresh flowers with standing water, are part of what kind of precautions?
What is neutropenic precautions.
A patient receives a blood transfusion and develops fever, chills, and back pain. What type of hypersensitivity reaction is this?
What is type II Hypersensitivity reaction
Butterfly rash
What is Hallmark ssx of Lupus?
Kaposi sarcoma
what is a malignancy is strongly associated with HIV/AIDS and presents as purple skin lesions and caused by herpes virus.
Dehydration, hypoxia, infection, fevers, cold temps, stress, high altitudes.
What are triggers for Sickle Cell Crisis?
Inserting a needle into bone to look for healthy blood cell production and diagnose certain cancers is known as?
What is bone marrow aspiration?
This antibody mediates Type I hypersensitivity
What is IgE antibody?
Class of medications is often used to slow RA progression
What is DMARDS?
Elisa and Western Blot
What are the common lab test to test for HIV?
This organ is commonly enlarged in sickle cell anemia due to hemolysis
What is the spleen?
A client who complains of easy bruising and petechiae may be suffering from?
What is thrombocytopenia?
Urticaria, asthma, and allergic rhinitis are examples of this type of hypersensitivity.
What is hypersensitivity type 1?
A disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) commonly used in RA.
What is Methotrexate?
Suppresses viral load and preserves immune function
What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy?
suppresses viral load and keep it low and keeps CD4 T counts up to preserve immune function
Hydroxyurea
What medication reduces the frequency of sickling crises?
avoiding straight razors when shaving, using soft bristled toothbrush, avoiding constipation are interventions to teach patients about?
What is bleeding precautions? What is thrombocytopenia?
Administer epinephrine, maintain airway, provide oxygen, and monitor vital signs for this type I hypersensitivity reaction.
What is the priority nursing intervention in anaphylaxis?
Avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, manage stress, adhere to medication regimen is examples of teaching to prevent this condition?
What is teaching to prevent lupus flare up?
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), candidiasis, Kaposi sarcoma, CMV infection, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis
What are common opportunistic infections seen in clients with HIV/AIDS?
A complication of sickle cell crisis when sickled cells block small blood vessels in the lung.
What is acute chest syndrome