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two types of abnormal immune responses
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immune deficiency
autoimmune |
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causes of acquired immune deficiency
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chemo, viral, measles, smoking, malnutrition, surgery, stress,
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AIDS
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HIV develops into aids
no cure |
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modes of HIV transmission
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unprotected sex with someone +
sharing needles needle "sticks" vaginal birth or breast milk |
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CD4 is what?
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primary host cell for HIV
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HIV symptoms
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sentinel infections: Oral thrush
recurrent yeast infections, skin disorder |
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AIDS symptoms
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flu like: fever, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of apetite, skin rash, night sweats, swollen lymphs
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What is ELISA
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Test for HIV antibodies
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Western Biot is done when?
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If ELISA tests +
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HAART
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highly active antiretroviral therapy
combination of drugs. |
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list of OI's
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Hep, CMV, Mtb, MAC, cryptococcus, neoformans, histo, candidiasis, PCP
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what is H2V
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Herpes zoster (chickenpox & shingles)
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where is HSV-1 found
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usually in nose, mouth, pharynx and esophagus
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HSV - 2
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genital, perineal area,
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MTB
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Myobacterium tuberculosis
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AIDS treatment
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NNRTI
NRTI PI HAART |
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Kaposi sarcoma
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most common in HIV men.
Cervical cancer most common in HIV women. lesions or discolored skin areas. |
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Lymphomas
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tumors of lymph system
NHL most common in HIV Pts |
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What to look at for lymphoma
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Protein and albumin lvls
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Hypersensitive allergic reaction
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immediate mast cell mediated reaction
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Delayed allergic reacion
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Involves T-cells, increase of immunoglobulin b
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anaphylaxis
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allergic asthma, otopic allergies (hay fever), latex, bee venom, peanuts, iodine, drugs, shellfish.
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Types of allergens
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inhalants
contactants ingestants injectables |
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Allergy to shellfish = allergy to ?
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Iodine
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What type of meds hinder epinephrine?
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Beta blockers (LOL)
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Lupus (SLE)
most Pt Dx are when? |
20-45 year old
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Symptoms of SLE
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painful joints, muscle pain, fever, red "butterfly" rash on face, sun sensitivity, extreme fatigue, swollen glands
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treatment for SLE
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NSAIDS and prednisone
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Hodgkins lymphoma
Found in what type of Pts What viral infections found |
Found in young adults/teens
viral infections EBV |
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Dx of Hodgkins lymphoma
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Bx of lymph tissue and look for reed sternberg cells.
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Non Hodgkins lymphoma
*Common in what Pts *Found in what body systems |
Common in AIDS Pts
found in: Bone, GI, spleen, Resp, brain, cervical lymph nodes commonly affected |
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Dx for NHL
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Bx, H&P exam.
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Stage HL 1-4
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1: single site
2: two or more lymph regions, same side of diaphragm 3: both sides of diaphragm 4: ALL OVER |
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lymphedema
Found in what body part(s) |
swelling of tissues drained by lymphatic system
usually in lower extremeties, |
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Lymphedema found mostly in what types of Pts
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young females, late teens to early 20's
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