Pathophysiology
Transmission and Prevention
Diagnostics and Precautions
Treatment and Interventions
100
  • This phase of HIV infection occurs, without treatment, 8-14 years after transmission
  • AIDS
100
  • This is the mode common route of transmission of HIV
  • Sexual intercourse
100
  • This type of cell is monitored to track the progression of HIV and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy
  • CD4 T-cell
100
  • This medication prescribing technique can help improve viral suppression if needed
  • Recycling old ART medications
200
  • This type of skin cancer in HIV patients presents as multiple purplish skin lesions
  • Kaposi Sarcoma
200
  • This prevention method significantly reduces the risk of transmission of HIV during sexual intercourse
  • Barrier methods, condoms, dental dams
200
  • This is the type of transmission precautions healthcare staff should take with HIV patients
  • Standard Precautions
200
  • This is what is crucial for the success of ART in treating HIV
  • Adherence to medications
300
  • This phase of HIV infection lasts for 5-90 days after transmission; the patient has flulike symptoms and is extremely contagious
  • Acute Retroviral Syndrome
300
  • Infants born to HIV-positive mothers cannot receive nourishment in this manner due to risk of transmission of the virus
  • Breastfeeding/breastmilk
300
  • This term refers to the process by which antibodies to HIV become detectable in the blood after infection
  • Seroconversion
300
  • Patients with HIV need foods high in this nutrient due to GI losses in diarrhea
  • Potassium
400
  • This term refers to one of the signs that is highly suggestive of HIV infection: swollen lymph nodes throughout the body that do not go away
  • Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
400
  • Patients with HIV should be educated that the virus is not transmitted by these four actions
  • Hugging, dry kissing, shaking hands, sharing food/drink, mosquitoes, coughing, or sneezing
400
  • This is the length of time a person infected with HIV can have a false-negative on an antibody test due to lack of detectable antibodies in the blood
  • 90 days
400
  • These three practices promote good immune function in patients with HIV
  • Good nutrition, stress-reduction, and exercise
500
  • This term refers to the fact that HIV cannot live long outside the body, needing a host organism to survive
  • Obligate virus
500
  • Mothers with HIV who give birth should be counseled that the infant may have a positive antibody test for HIV for this length of time due to maternal antibodies in the infant’s blood
  • 18 months
500
  • These two items should be worn anytime splashes or sprays of any body fluid are anticipated during patient care
  • Gown and face mask
500
  • Incorrect timing or incorrect doses of ART medications can cause this undesired effect
  • Drug resistance of the virus
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