Definitions
What organ does Hepatitis effect
Liver
This Hepatitis is caused by contact with fecal matter
A
Having a positive antibody test for Hep B means you have active disease
False- positive what...
List 3 symptoms of acute viral hepatitis
(Fever, jaundice, fatigue, anorexia, n/v, abdominal pain, gray bowel movements, orange/dark urine, joint pain)
There is a cure for AIDS?
False
What does HIV stand for
(Human Immunodeficiency virus)
This is the most prevalent, chronic, blood-born disease in US
Hep C
What is the purpose of a liver biopsy:
Examine extent of liver damage (e.g. cirrhosis)
What % of patient with Hep C tend to “clear the virus” and won’t get sick
(15-25%)
What type of drugs are used to treat HEP C
Direct action antivirals
What does AIDS stand for
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
15-25% of people with this type of HEP will go on to develop liver disease
B
The “window period” or length of time between HIV infection and detection on a test is how long?
(3-6 mo)
Most people when first infected with HIV have a “Acute Retroviral syndrome” which can mimic which condition:
flu
What psychiatric symptoms do you need to assess for when a client is diagnosed and starting Hep C treatments?
(Depression)
What does HAART stand for
(Highly Active, Anti-retroviral therapy)
The main reservoir for Hep E is
(pigs or wild boar)
What is a viral load test?
Measures the amount of free virus (HIV or HEP C) circulating in blood
What needs to happen to go from an HIV to AIDS diagnosis?
(CD4 <200; CD4:Total <15%; OI)
What is HIV drug adherence and why is it so important?
level of accuracy in taking meds in order to prevent resistance where HIV virus mutates and becomes immune to drugs
what is usual compliance for issues like heart disease and diabetes?
What is required for HIV meds?
What does Prep stand for
(Pre-exposure prophylaxis) Note: PEP: Post exposure- within 72 hours and for 28 days
Hep D can only live in the presence of this other virus
B
What is a CD4 test and what is a normal level?
Measures level of Helper T cells. Helps give you information on who impaired immune system is. Normal level 500-1500
Name 3 opportunistic infections for AIDS:
What are the “ingredients” for the HIV cocktail?
(3 meds: Nukes, non-nukes, PIs,)