Role of reverse transcriptase - ANS ✓Assists to make a single viral DNA and it
copies itself to make a double-stranded viral DNA
Diagnostic criteria for AIDS - ANS ✓Screening tests detect HIV-specific
antibodies (up to 2 months before antibodies can be detected).
Progression monitored by CD4+ T cell counts.
Lab tests measuring viral activity (Assess disease progression, viral load).
Clinical manifestations of pneumonia in the elderly. - ANS ✓Altered LOC and
dehydration
Criteria for positive PPD test. - ANS ✓>5: w/pt's with HIV.
>10: healthcare workers, drug users, under served population
>15: general public
anything greater than test numbers is positive (good), negative is bad.
Lab findings in the patient with pneumonia. - ANS ✓Elevated WBCs
HAP vs CAP - ANS ✓HAP: after 48hrs of hospitalization
chronic lung disease, altered LOC, tubing, aspiration, immunocompromised,
ventilation
CAP: before 48hrs of hospitlization
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chronic/coexisting condition, recent history of flu/virus infection, tobacco and
alcohol use
Common clinical manifestations of TB. - ANS ✓Night sweats
Fever
Fatigue
Unintentional weight loss
Chest pain
SOB
Congestion with coughing
Urine lab results most indicative of cystitis (UTI) - ANS ✓Urinalyisis =
bacteria, WBC, positive leukocyte esterase, Nitrite (E. coli).
Urine culture and sensitivity
Common cause of UTI in the hospitalized patient - ANS ✓Catheter
Patient teaching regarding UTIs - ANS ✓Showers are better than baths
Perineal cleansing (front to back)
Void immediately after intercourse
Antimicrobial therapy
No scents!
empty bladder regular
Avoid tight clothing
Increase fluid intake
Most common microorganism that causes UTI - ANS ✓E. Coli
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