TB
TB infection in which the bacteria remain inactive and the client has no symptoms.
What is..Latent TB
The immune cells specifically targeted and destroyed by HIV.
What are... CD4 cells
The type of disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, as occurs in RA.
What is... autoimmune disorder
The autoimmune disease abbreviated as SLE.
What is... systemic lupus erythematosus?
The hypersensitivity reaction responsible for anaphylaxis.
What is... Type I?
The mode of transmission responsible for spreading TB from an infected client.
What is...airborne transmission?
The laboratory value that measures the amount of HIV circulating in the blood.
What is... viral load?
The inflamed tissue that develops inside the joint and contributes to cartilage and bone destruction in RA.
What is... pannus?
A common environmental trigger that can cause a lupus flare.
What is... sun exposure?
The hypersensitivity reaction associated with contact dermatitis.
What is... Type 4?
A TB manifestation that may include a persistent cough, night sweats, and weight loss.
What is...Active TB
Clue: A CD4 count below this level is an AIDS-defining criterion.
What is 200 cells/mm³?
The type of joint stiffness that is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
What is... prolonged morning stiffness?
The organ system that can be seriously affected when lupus causes proteinuria and other renal changes.
What are.. the kidneys?
The emergency medication used first for severe anaphylaxis.
What is... epinephrine?
The type of isolation required for a client with infectious pulmonary TB.
What is...airborne precautions
A client with HIV develops oral white patches that can be scraped from the tongue and leave a reddened surface. Which opportunistic infection does the nurse suspect?
What is... Candidiasis
A common DMARD used to slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is methotrexate?
A major nursing concern for clients taking immunosuppressive medications for lupus.
What... is infection?
The assessment priority when a client develops facial swelling, wheezing, and difficulty breathing during an allergic reaction.
What is... the airway?
The four-drug combination commonly remembered by the acronym RIPE.
What is RIPE therapy
The medication treatment approach used to suppress HIV replication.
What is... antiretroviral therapy?
A nursing strategy that reduces stress on painful joints while maintaining appropriate activity.
What is... joint protection?
A teaching strategy that helps a client manage fatigue during a lupus flare.
What is... activity and rest?
A life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that can cause airway swelling and hypotension.
What is... anaphylaxis?