HIV

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Medications that block HIV replication.

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Medications that disable reverse transcriptase.

Protease inhibitors (PIs)

Medications that target HIV protease.

Fusion inhibitors

Medications that help prevent HIV from entering cells.

Nursing Care Priorities

Focus on preventing pathogen exposure and providing physical/emotional support.

Hand Hygiene

Emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in reducing the risk of transmission.

Stigmatization

Avoiding discrimination and treating each patient with empathy and care.

HIV Diagnosis

Begins with ELISA to detect HIV antibodies, followed by confirmatory tests like Western blot.

Viral Load

PCR test measures HIV RNA levels in plasma, guiding treatment decisions.

Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)

Treatment that prolongs life and delays AIDS progression, based on viral load and CD4 count criteria.