Module 1

HIV/AIDS

100

True or False: 

Drugs are being developed that will keep HIV from spreading after becoming positive, so no need to worry. 

False 

200

This disease is the most common HIV-related malignancy (over 90% of HIV infected patients develop this) 

Kaposi's Sarcoma 

300

If a patient presents with a positive lab test for HIV, that means they also have AIDS

False 

400

What lab test for HIV tracking and Assessing Immune Status detects HIV antibodies and confirms EIA ? 

Western Blot 

500

HIV attaches to what cells? and what antigen do those cells have? 

Attach to: Helper T-Cells 

Antigen: CD4+ 

Sepsis, SIRS, Septic Shock

100

Shock may be classified in what four categories ? 

Cardiogenic 

Hypovolemic

Distributive 

Obstructive 

200

Name this type of shock : When the microorganism enters the body, the immune and inflammatory responses are exaggerated 

Septic Shock 

300

True or False: Septic shock hypotension may be treated with the Trendelenberg position.

False. 

400

Put the following in correct pathologic order: 

SIRS

Shock

MODS 

Shock, SIRS, MODS 

500

List 3 triggers that can lead to SIRS 

Global perfusion deficits 

Abscess formation

Ischemic or necrotic tissue 

Microbial Invasion 

Endotoxin Release 

Mechanical tissue trauma 

Autoimmune

100

What autoimmune disease is characterized by the following: cartilage damage resulting from inflammation, chronic systemic inflammation attacking peripheral joints and blood vessels. 

Rheumatoid Athritis 

200

What is the following called: Abnormal granulation tissue formation, can form over the synovial cells or tumor-like growths causing joint deformity. 

Pannus Tissue 

300

What Autoimmune Disease is characterized by the following: More prevalent in women than in men, unknown etiology, marked by recurring remissions and exacerbations. 

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 

400

Name 4 criteria that must be present to make a diagnosis of systemic lupus, according to the American College of Rheumatology. 

Malar Rash (butterfly rash across cheeks and nose) 

Discoid Rash 

Photosensitivity 

Mouth or nose ulcers 

Arthritis 

Anemia 

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)

Cardio-pulmonary involvement 

Neurologic disorder 

Renal (kidney) disorder 

500

What autoimmune disease is linked with the following symptoms:

Morning stiffness, trouble sleeping, headaches, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, memory problems, and tender points 

Fibromyalgia