HIV Flashcards
0
Q
The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was ?
A
The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was the depth of the injury.
1
Q
The risk of transmission of HIV following a percutaneous injury is?
A
Percutaneous 0.3%
Mucous membrane 0.1%
Non-intact skin <0.1%
2
Q
Guidelines on prophylaxis following a per cutaneous injury is?
A
Triple therapy
3
Q
CD4+T cell count under 200/ul
A
Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii
4
Q
CD4+T cell count under 100/ul
A
Prophylaxis for MAC
5
Q
AIDs remain the leading causes of death in US for all men and women between age?
A
Between age of 25 and 44
6
Q
HIV is fragile outside of the body
A
Can be inactivated by household bleach and hydrogen peroxide.
