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14 Cards in this Set
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An autoimmune disease that causes blistering in the epidermis.
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Pemphigus Vulgaris
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The client is advised to reduce fat,salt and cholesterol due to the fact they are at an increased risk for CVD.
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SLE Lupus
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Immunization
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Acquired immunity
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Inflammatory disease of culligen formed in the connective tissue. Tx. usually includes corticosteroids and immunosupressants.
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SLE Lupus
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Medication used for Toxoplasmosis/AIDS. Notify physician if the client develops a S.T and fever. Med supresses bone marrow.
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Dapsone (Avlosulfon)
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Used to tx. Toxoplasmosis or Pnemocystis Carinii in aids pts. Antimalarial/antiprotozoa.
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Pyrimethamine (Daraprim)
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Antiretroviral protease inhibitor used to manage AIDS. Avoid sun exposure and eat a high fat, high calorie diet to increase absorption. Can cause photosensitivity.
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Saquinovir (Fortovase)
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Used for SLE lupus. An eye exam should be performed initially and again in 6 mos. due to ototoxic effects.
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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
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HIV medication, antiretroviral. Monitor for unsteady gait, peripheral neuropathy.
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Stavudine (Z4t, Zerit)
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Drug for AIDS which can be hepatotoxic. Liver function studies must be monitored closely.
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(Hivid)Zalcitabine
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Toxic to the kidneys. Used for Cytomegalovirus in AIDS pts. Also may cause decrease in Potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. Creatinine must be monitored initially, then 2-3 times per week during the initial therapy, then once per week there after.
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Foscarnet (Foscavir)
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A Herpes virus.Giant cell. Sx: fever, diarrhea, hepatitis,pneumonia, and high mortality. Main drugs are ganciclovir, valacyclovir and foscarnet.
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Cytomegalovirus
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Caused by a fungus. leading cause of morbidity and mortality in AIDS pts. SX: fever, cough, SOB, thickening of lung epithelium and fluid infiltration to lungs.
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Pneumocystis Carinii
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Parasite. Most common host is the feline family. Caused by contaminated meats. SX: s.t, lymph node enlargement and low-grade fever. The outlook is grim in those who are immunocompromised.
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Toxoplasmosis
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