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describe the patho of HIV
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T8 cells begin to outnumber T4 cells b/c more and more T4 cells become infected with HIV as retrovirus replicates and spreads
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how is HIV most commonly spread
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sex
more easily spread from male female b/c females have more mucous membranes that are more easily damaged/opened to blood stream |
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s/s of HIV
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lethargy
oral thrush white buildup on tongue purpura lymphadenopathy weight loss yeast infections |
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what is reqd for official dx of stage 4 HIV
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T cells < 350 mm
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what are the 3 goals of HAART meds
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suppress plasm HIV RNA
sustain increase in T4 cells prevent infections |
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what test is used to confirm HIV
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western blot
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what labs should be monitored for HIV pts
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lymphocytes
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how does AZT work
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prevents replication of infected T cells
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should patient teaching/nursing care change when a pt goes from HIV positive to AIDS
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yes - more infection possibilities
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