Immunity Unleashed

Which enzyme is responsible for making a DNA copy of the viral RNA genome in HIV replication?

Reverse transcriptase

What adverse effect is associated with NRTIs (zidovudine)?

Granulocytopenia

Which enzyme is responsible for cutting and assembling the newly formed strands of HIV genetic material?

Protease

What adverse effect is associated with NNRTIs (efavirenz)?

CNS effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for CD4 count?

800-1200 cells/mm3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the best gauge of the level of HIV in the body?

HIV viral load Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect is associated with protease inhibitors (saquinavir mesylate)?

Hyperlipidemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of drug therapy for HIV?

Maintain/increase CD4+T counts Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for total serum cholesterol?

Less than 200 Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect is associated with HIV fusion inhibitors (enfuvirtide)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which lab marker is detectable 2-3 hours following myocardial injury and present for only 24 hours?

Myoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal level of Troponin I in the blood?

Less than 0.03 ng/mL Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between NSTEMI and STEMI?

The location of the myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal level of Myoglobin in the blood?

90 mcg/L Signup and view all the answers

Which lab marker is detectable 2-3 hours following myocardial injury and present 10-14 days after?

Troponin I Signup and view all the answers

Which lab marker is used in diagnosing myocardial infarction?

Troponin I Signup and view all the answers

What does an inverted T wave or inverted ST wave indicate?

Myocardial injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with myocardial infarction?

Administer aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time to primary PCI for a patient with myocardial infarction?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time to fibrinolysis (alteplase) for a patient with myocardial infarction?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is a result of prior exposure to an antigen?

Active natural immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is temporary but provides immediate protection?

Passive immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity involves the interaction between antigen and antibody?

Humoral immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is developed by a person's own body and lasts many years?

Active immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of B cells?

To generate antibodies and release them into the body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity occurs when T cells are required to search out foreign invaders and identify them for destruction?

Cellular immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of helper T cells (CD4 glycoprotein)?

To release cytokines that boost the immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytotoxic T cells (CD8 cells)?

To patrol the body and destroy pathogenic cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is the first to rise during an early infection response?

IgM Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is the later response and long-lasting?

IgG Signup and view all the answers