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antibody
immunoglobulin produced by lymphocytes in response to
bacteria, viruses or other antigens
TERM 2
antigen
DEFINITION 2
a substance, usually a protein, that the body recognizes as
foreign
TERM 3
antiretroviral
DEFINITION 3
medications that slow or inhibit the three HIV-related
enzymes
TERM 4
HAART
DEFINITION 4
highly active antiretroviral therapy used for the treatment of
infection by retroviruses, primarily HIV
TERM 5
postexposure prophylaxis
DEFINITION 5
treatment regimens after percutaneous exposure to HIV
What does a nucleoside analogue
do?
act by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase
TERM 7
What does a nonnucleoside analogue
do?
DEFINITION 7
act by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase
TERM 8
What does a protease inhibitor
do?
DEFINITION 8
Block protease, suppress virons in infected cell populations
and cause infection of new cells
TERM 9
What are 6 areas of assessment for clients
with HIV or AIDS?
DEFINITION 9
1. assess for renal and hepatic disorders 2. assess for use of
oral contraceptives 3. assess for use of other prescription or
OTC drugs 4. assess for psychosocial needs 5. obtain history
of sexual partners 6. assess for weight loss, chronic diarrhea
or fever
TERM 10
List 4 potential nursing diagnoses for the
client with AIDS.
DEFINITION 10
1. Ineffective Health Maintenance r/t knowledge deficit about
HIV/AIDS 2. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body
Requirements r/t nausea and vomiting 3. Ineffective Coping
and/or Compromised Family Coping r/t situational crisis 4.
Risk for Infection r/t compromised immune system
The goal of combination antiretroviral therapy
is what?
increase the CD4 count, decrease the viral load and have the
client clinically well
TERM 17
The decision to treat asymptomatic
individuals with detectable HIV RNA in plasma
should include what?
DEFINITION 17
client's willingness to accept therapy probability of
adherence to therapy
TERM 18
Combination therapy (HAART) targets what?
DEFINITION 18
enzymes in the HIV life cycle
TERM 19
The usual adult dose of zidovudine is what?
DEFINITION 19
300 mg b.i.d.
TERM 20
During zidovudine therapy, frequent
monitoring of what is required?
DEFINITION 20
CBC renal function hepatic function
Side effects of zidovudine may include what?
numbness and pain in lower extremities headache difficulty
swallowing
TERM 22
The usual adult dose of efavirenz is what?
DEFINITION 22
600 mg/d given at bedtime
TERM 23
During efavirenz therapy, what monitoring is
necessary?
DEFINITION 23
renal function
TERM 24
Side effects of efavirenz include what?
DEFINITION 24
CNS effects diarrhea rash
TERM 25
Lopinavir is generally scheduled to be taken
at which interval?
DEFINITION 25
800 mg/day in 2 divided doses
What is the dose of zidovudine for the
pregnant client?
100 mg five times a day
TERM 32
What are the side effects of lopinavir?
DEFINITION 32
vomiting diarrhea nausea
TERM 33
What nursing interventions increase
adherence to the therapeutic regimen?
DEFINITION 33
pill organizers pill counting timers/beepers