HIV/AIDS
CD4 cells are also known as this type of immune cell.
T-helper cells
This classic facial rash appears with lupus.
Butterfly Rash
Common early symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, fatigue, and this characteristic skin rash
erythema migrans (bulls-eye rash)
Persistent cough, Rust-colored sputum, SOB, CP, weight loss are red flag symptoms of what cancer?
Lung cancer
What color triage tag is assigned to patients requiring immediate care?
red
When the CD4 count falls below this number, a person is considered to have AIDS.
200 cells/mm³
This antimalarial drug is frequently prescribed to manage lupus symptoms.
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
This test is commonly used to diagnose Lyme disease, often performed after symptoms appear.
ELISA test
What is the main symptom seen in Laryngeal Cancer?
Hoarseness of voice lasting longer than 2 weeks.
Where would a black tagged patient likely end up?
The morgue
This lung infection caused by a fungus is a common OI in people with AIDS.
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP)?
This lab value is closely monitored post-kidney transplant to assess kidney function.
serum creatinine
What are the symptoms of confusion, rapid heartbeat, warm, dry skin, and high body temperature associated with a severe heat illness?
Heat Stroke
Symptoms include shortness of breath and distended neck veins, often due to lung cancer or lymphoma.
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
What ESI level is the following patient: A patient with a sprained ankle, needing a splint and pain relief.
Level 4
This therapy involves taking a combination of drugs to control HIV replication.
HAART
Post-transplant, this liver enzyme panel is monitored to detect early signs of rejection
AST, ALT, ALP, and bilirubin
What is one form of treatment for anthrax?
Cipro
How does the nurse assess for vascular compromise in a patient with laryngeal cancer?
Utilize a doppler every 2 hours to detect arterial insufficiency of venous congestion.
What ESI level is the following patient: A 45-year-old with chest pain and shortness of breath, needing urgent evaluation.
level 2
A cancer associated with AIDS, often presenting as purplish skin lesions.
Kaposi's sarcoma
Post-transplant, nurses monitor for this vital sign as an early indicator of infection.
Temperature.
This viral disease was known for its characteristic pustular rash.
Smallpox
Hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperphosphatemia are hallmarks of this life-threatening complication.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
What ESI level is the following patient: A person with a mild headache, requiring minimal assessment and reassurance.
Level 5