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What is a retrovirus?
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the genetics for the virus
single strand RNA are converted into double-stranded DNA |
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What is the number one area to teach a pt who has HIV to avoid?
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avoid INFECTION
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Who's at risk for having HIV?
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WOMEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN
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What is an important means to preventing HIV?
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EDUCATION
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What cells are depleted in HIV?
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CD4 (HELPER) T cell
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What are the different routes to get HIV?
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contact with infected blood or body fluids
sex, perinatal, needles |
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What is HAART?
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Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS |
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How do you know HAART medications are working?
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There will be a decrease of viral in the blood and T cell count is high
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What is universal precaution?
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protect you from pt and pt from you
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What should you teach a new mom what NOT to do with a baby if the mom has HIV?
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DO NOT BREASTFEED
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