HIV
HIV attacks which two body systems?
Immune and CNS
Define AIDS?
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Stage 2 is referred to with 3 different names, what are they?
Clinical Latency, Asymptomatic HIV, chronic HIV stage
Thick, whitish coating on the tongue - fungal infection?
Thrush
Client education for nutrition
avoid undercooked or raw foods
if dysphagia: soft foods like pudding
avoid super hot/cold foods
HIV enters the blood stream and attacks ___?
cells with specific protein called CD4
HIV takes ____ years without treatment to progress to AIDS.
10-12
During Stage 1, Acute Infection, individuals have what symptoms?
Asymptomatic or flu like illness
Most common pulmonary opportunistic infection?
PCP, Pneumocystis Pneumonia
How can clients avoid toxoplasmosis?
Do not change litter box
CD4 are also referred to as? (interchangeable)
T cells
Name 3 factors that influence the progression of AIDS?
Nutritional status, virulence of the strain of virus, presence of other infections
Stage 2 can last how long before signs/symptoms surface?
10 years
Most common CNS illness and 3 symptoms?
AIDS dementia complex (ADC) (difficulty concentrating, slowness in response, memory impairment, social withdrawal, apathy, personality changes, fine motor movements, poor balance and coordination)
Give 3 client education for a client with AIDS
use supplemental vitamins; avoid people with infections; rest; monitor temperature daily; follow strict mediation regimen.
CD4 is present on which cell type?
Lymphocytes
Name 3 signs/symptoms of AIDS?
Fatigue, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Weight Loss, Fever, Decreased WBC, Muscle wasting
Stage 3 is known as what? How is it diagnosed?
AIDS, CD4 count of less than 200
Wasting consists of loss of both _____.
Lean and fat body mass
Provide 3 alternative and/or complementary therapies for AIDS
massage; acupuncture; biofeedback; nutritional supplements; herbal remedies.
As HIV disease progresses what happens to CD4 cells?
Decrease
Name 3 common conditions seen with AIDS?
Opportunistic infections, GI dysfunction, Tumors, AIDS dementia complex, organ dysfunction
AIDS can result in what nutrition related illnesses?
Wasting, Nutrient malabsorption, oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis
What complication is a result of adverse effects from ART?
Lipodystrophy
What does the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit?
prevents discrimination against the handicapped and the disabled. HIV and AIDS are included.