Podcast
Questions and Answers
What type of cells are involved in the balance of CD4+ T cell mediated virus replication and CD8+ T cell mediated virus destruction in HIV pathogenesis?
What type of cells are involved in the balance of CD4+ T cell mediated virus replication and CD8+ T cell mediated virus destruction in HIV pathogenesis?
- Langerhans cells
- CD4+ T cells (correct)
- Follicular dendritic cells
- CD8+ T cells
How is HIV primarily transmitted?
How is HIV primarily transmitted?
- Through blood transfusions
- Through insect bites
- Through mucosal contact (correct)
- Through respiratory droplets
Which cells are infected by HIV in the initial stages of infection?
Which cells are infected by HIV in the initial stages of infection?
- CD8+ T cells
- Langerhans cells (correct)
- CD4+ T cells
- Macrophages
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for HIV infection?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for HIV infection?
What is the consequence of HIV infection on the body's cellular immunity?
What is the consequence of HIV infection on the body's cellular immunity?
What is the normal range for CD4+ cell count?
What is the normal range for CD4+ cell count?
How do CD4+ T cells contribute to the spread of HIV in the body?
How do CD4+ T cells contribute to the spread of HIV in the body?
Which of the following is true regarding the viral load in HIV patients?
Which of the following is true regarding the viral load in HIV patients?
Which term best describes the relationship between HIV and AIDS?
Which term best describes the relationship between HIV and AIDS?
Which of the following clinical conditions is NOT associated with a high risk of HIV infection?
Which of the following clinical conditions is NOT associated with a high risk of HIV infection?
What effect does HIV have on the patient’s resistance to infection and malignancy?
What effect does HIV have on the patient’s resistance to infection and malignancy?
In which phase of infection do CD8+ T cells destroy activated CD4+ T cells?
In which phase of infection do CD8+ T cells destroy activated CD4+ T cells?
What is the first priority when treating asymptomatic HIV-positive patients with CD4+ cell count below 200/mL?
What is the first priority when treating asymptomatic HIV-positive patients with CD4+ cell count below 200/mL?
What is the role of CD4+ T cells in HIV pathogenesis?
What is the role of CD4+ T cells in HIV pathogenesis?
Which of the following opportunistic conditions is caused by a protozoal infection?
Which of the following opportunistic conditions is caused by a protozoal infection?
Bartonellosis causes which of the following symptoms?
Bartonellosis causes which of the following symptoms?
Linear gingival erythema primarily affects which area of the mouth?
Linear gingival erythema primarily affects which area of the mouth?
Hairy leukoplakia is commonly associated with which virus?
Hairy leukoplakia is commonly associated with which virus?
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis differs from conventional periodontitis in that it involves:
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis differs from conventional periodontitis in that it involves:
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
