N618 Immune Lecture: HIV/AIDS, herpes zoster,
kaposi's sarcoma, vaccines questions with correct
answers
What type of virus is HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-retrovirus
never dies as long as it has a host to live in
Everyone with AIDS has HIV, but not everyone with HIV has _____
Correct Answer-AIDS
What are person life factors that can affecting the progression of
HIVS/AIDS? Correct Answer-1. frequency of re-exposure to HIV
2. presence of other STIs
3. nutrition status
4. stress
What is the timeline of HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-months to years
Gradually, as CD4+ T cell count falls, viral load ____ Correct Answer-
rises
What are the s/s of the primary phase of HIV infection? Correct Answer-
asymptomatic to severe flu-like symptoms
,During the primary phase of HIV infection, what will the HIV test
indicate? Correct Answer-HIV test may be negative although the pt is
infected with HIV
What are the s/s and timeline of an acute HIV infection? Correct
Answer-timeline
occurs 2-4 weeks after infection... lasts for 1-2 weeks
s/s
flu-like:
1. fever
2. swollen lymph nodes
3. sore throat
4. HA
5. malaise
6. nausea
7. arthlagia/myalgia
8. diarrhea
9. diffuse rash accompanies seroconversion (when antibodies show up)
What is the primary marker for immunocompetence? Correct Answer-
CD4+ T cells
What is viral load? Correct Answer-direct measure of the magnitude of
HIV replication
, When does CD4+ T cell count increase? Correct Answer-in response to
a declining viral load
Cd4+ T cell count guides decision making for what interventions?
Correct Answer-1. initiation of tx
2. when to change meds
3. when tx is failing
4. the need for initiation of tx against opportunistic infections
What is the Cd4+ T cell count during a systemic infection? Correct
Answer-200-500 cells/microunit
What is the most common complication of HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-
oropharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush)
Where does candida albicans come from? Correct Answer-part of the
intestinal tract's natural flora
What can be noted on physical exam of oropharyngeal candidiasis?
Correct Answer-cottage cheese-like, curd-like patches, yellowish white
plaques, & inflammation in the oral cavity
What is the tx for candidiasis? Correct Answer-solution of warm water
or mouthwash formulas without alcohol
kaposi's sarcoma, vaccines questions with correct
answers
What type of virus is HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-retrovirus
never dies as long as it has a host to live in
Everyone with AIDS has HIV, but not everyone with HIV has _____
Correct Answer-AIDS
What are person life factors that can affecting the progression of
HIVS/AIDS? Correct Answer-1. frequency of re-exposure to HIV
2. presence of other STIs
3. nutrition status
4. stress
What is the timeline of HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-months to years
Gradually, as CD4+ T cell count falls, viral load ____ Correct Answer-
rises
What are the s/s of the primary phase of HIV infection? Correct Answer-
asymptomatic to severe flu-like symptoms
,During the primary phase of HIV infection, what will the HIV test
indicate? Correct Answer-HIV test may be negative although the pt is
infected with HIV
What are the s/s and timeline of an acute HIV infection? Correct
Answer-timeline
occurs 2-4 weeks after infection... lasts for 1-2 weeks
s/s
flu-like:
1. fever
2. swollen lymph nodes
3. sore throat
4. HA
5. malaise
6. nausea
7. arthlagia/myalgia
8. diarrhea
9. diffuse rash accompanies seroconversion (when antibodies show up)
What is the primary marker for immunocompetence? Correct Answer-
CD4+ T cells
What is viral load? Correct Answer-direct measure of the magnitude of
HIV replication
, When does CD4+ T cell count increase? Correct Answer-in response to
a declining viral load
Cd4+ T cell count guides decision making for what interventions?
Correct Answer-1. initiation of tx
2. when to change meds
3. when tx is failing
4. the need for initiation of tx against opportunistic infections
What is the Cd4+ T cell count during a systemic infection? Correct
Answer-200-500 cells/microunit
What is the most common complication of HIV/AIDS? Correct Answer-
oropharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush)
Where does candida albicans come from? Correct Answer-part of the
intestinal tract's natural flora
What can be noted on physical exam of oropharyngeal candidiasis?
Correct Answer-cottage cheese-like, curd-like patches, yellowish white
plaques, & inflammation in the oral cavity
What is the tx for candidiasis? Correct Answer-solution of warm water
or mouthwash formulas without alcohol
