Immunity NURS 172; Questions and Answers
Test used to confirm HIV results Correct Answer-EIA (Assay test)
What additional testing is expected for HIV positive patients? Correct
Answer-1. CD4 Cell Count (to determine the staging of the disease and the need
for prophylactic treatment against H...
Immunity NURS 172; Questions and Answers
Test used to confirm HIV results Correct Answer-EIA (Assay test)
What additional testing is expected for HIV positive patients? Correct
Answer-1. CD4 Cell Count (to determine the staging of the disease and the need
for prophylactic treatment against HIV-related infections).
2. Viral Load Testing (CBC needed to identify anemia, thrombocytopenia,
leukopenia, and developing infections).
3. Chemistry Panel/UA (to disclose liver, renal, metabolic, or nutritional disease.)
4. If not previously obtained, test for other STD's
ART (Antiretroviral therapy) is significant in what way regarding HIV treatment?
Correct Answer-- Can greatly reduce HIV or viral load levels. ART can result in
a rapid decrease in HIV viral loads to undetectable levels within 6 months and a
gradual decrease in CD4 cell count to "almost normal" levels.
**Does not cure HIV**
Characteristics of RA Correct Answer-1. Develops over weeks to months
, Immunity NURS 172; Questions and Answers
2. Systemic disease
3. Morning stiffness lasts 1 hour to all day.
4. Pain improves with joint use.
5. Can be juvenile
6. Effusions are common (Fluid in joints)
7. Affects small joints first
8. Fever, fatigue, and loss of energy occurs
What etiologic factor is related to the onset of RA? Correct Answer-Genetic
predisposition
Common manifestations of RA: Correct Answer-1. Bilateral swollen, tender
joints
2. Weight loss/fatigue
3. Swan neck deformity of fingers
4. Bilateral symmetric joint involvement
5. Joints tender, painful and warm to touch
Signs of aspirin toxicity? Correct Answer-Hyperventilation
Agitation
Headache
Confusion
What laboratory value can you expect to be elevated due to an allergic
response? Correct Answer-IgE / Esinophil level
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