HIV/AIDS

Question 1

Causative agent and its classification

Answer 1

Retrovirus, human alpha t-cells lymphotropic virus 3 (Viral)

Question 2

Mode of Transmission

Answer 2

DiPeBSSN
1. Direct Sexual Contact
2. Perinatal Transmission
3. Blood Transfusion
4. Share needles
5. Share razors
6. Needle Prick Injury

Question 3

Incubation Period

Answer 3

3 months to 15 years

Question 4

Physical s/s

Answer 4

FFMAWPTEKPG
1. Flu-like symptoms 2-3 weeks
2. Fever of unknown origin
3. Maculopapular rash
4. Anorexia/loss of appetite
5. Weight loss
6. Persistent Diarrhea
7. TB (localized)
8. Esophageal candidiasis
9. Kaposi’s sarcoma (painless purplish spots on legs, feet, face)
10. Pneumocystis carinii (opportunistic infection caused by fungus Pneumocystis Jirovecii)
11. Gaunt-looking

Question 5

Mental - Early Stage s/s

Answer 5

FALL
1. Forgetfulness
2. Apathy
3. Loss of concentration
4. Lethargy

Question 6

When does Early stage of mental s/s manifest?

Answer 6

2-4 weeks

Question 7

Mental - Later Stage s/s

Answer 7

LCCDS
1. Loss of memory
2. Coma
3. Confusion
4. Disorientation
5. Seizures

Question 8

Presumptive test

Answer 8

ELISA

Question 9

Confirmatory Test

Answer 9

Western Blot

Question 10

Helper T-cells which fight against Viruses

Answer 10

CD4 t-cell count

Question 11

Normal Ratio of CD4

Answer 11

500-1500 cells/mm3

Question 12

DOC

Answer 12

Retrovir or Zidovudine 300 mg BID

Question 13

Other Drugs used

Answer 13

TABLED
1. Tenofovir Alafenamide
2. Abacavir
3. Bictegavir
4. Lamivudine
5. Emtricitabine
6. Dolutegravir

Question 14

Zidovudine is administered ____ beginning after ______, _____ during labor, and in the form of _____ to the newborn for _______

Answer 14

orally, 4 weeks, intravenously, syrup, 3-6 weeks afterbirth

Question 15

A positive Elisa that fails to be confirmed by Western blot should not be considered ______, and repeat testing should be done in ______

Answer 15

negative, 3 to 6 months

Question 16

Neonates born to HIV positive clients may test positive because antibodies received from mother may persist ____________ after birth

Answer 16

18 months

Question 17

Administer Zidovudine to newborn as prescribed for the first ______

Answer 17

6 weeks of life

Question 18

All HIV exposed newborns should be treated with medication to prevent infection by

Answer 18

Pneumocystis carinii

Question 19

HIV culture is recommended at ____ and ____ after birth

Answer 19

1 month, 4 months

Question 20

Infants at risk for HIV infection should be seen by the HCP at?

Answer 20

1. At birth
2. 1 week
3. 2 weeks
4. 1 month
5. 2 months
6. 4 months

Question 21

Contraindicated vaccines

Answer 21

BOM
1. BCG
2. OPV
3. Measles