Lesson 4 Pt. 3

Question 1

Most common opportunistic infection

Answer 1

PCP / Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia

Question 2

A cancer that causes “patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin”, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat

Answer 2

Kaposi sarcoma

Question 3

Kaposi sarcoma’s lesion or patches are usually color:

Answer 3

Red or purple

Question 4

The virus that causes AIDS

Answer 4

HIV

Question 5

A life-threatening lung infection that can affect people with weakened immune systems, such as those infected with HIV

Answer 5

Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia

Question 6

A confirmatory test for hiv diseases

Answer 6

Western Blot Test

Question 7

If positive to HIV, do a 2 test of this

Answer 7

ELISA test

Question 8

A test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood

Answer 8

ELISA test

Question 9

What is the goal CD4 cell count for management of hiv

Answer 9

> 500 cells/mm3

Question 10

A drug given for HIV during pregnancy and IV during labor

Answer 10

Zidovudine

Question 11

Example of protease inhibitors for HIV:

Answer 11

Ritonavir (Norvir)
Indinavir (Crivixan)

Question 12

Is a mother with HIV recommended to do breastfeeding?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Is Zidovudine can be given to a neonate?

Answer 13

Yes