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The Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

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A <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Supportive</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> • Chapter 2: Overview of <strong>Clinical</strong> IssuesTable 2-4: Common Symp<strong>to</strong>ms in Patients with <strong>AIDS</strong> <strong>and</strong> Possible Disease-Specific <strong>and</strong> <strong>Palliative</strong> Interventions (continued)Possible Causes Disease-Specific Rx <strong>Palliative</strong> RxTopical agents (menthol, phenol, calamine, doxepin,capsaicin)Antihistamines (diphenhydramine)Corticosteroids26 picasAntifungalsDialysisFungal infectionEnd-stage renal diseaseEnd-stage liver diseaseDehydrationEosinophilic follicultitisPruritisDerma<strong>to</strong>logic(continuted)Sero<strong>to</strong>nin antagonists (ondansetron)Opioid antagonists (naloxone, naltrexone)Anti-depressantsAnxiolyticsNeurolepticsThalidomide (?)HydrationSteroids, antifungalsPrevention (nutrition, mobility, skin integrity)Wound protection (semi-permeablefilm/hydrocolloid dressing)Debridement (normal saline, enzymatic agents,alginates)NutritionIncrease mobilityPoor nutritionDecreased mobilityProlonged bed restDecubiti/PressureSoresNeuroleptics (haloperidol, risperidone,chlorpromazine)Benzodiazepines (lorazepam, midazolam)Correct imbalancesHydrationSulfadiazine/pyrimethamine, etc.AntifungalsAntibioticsElectrolyte imbalancesDehydrationToxoplasmosisCryp<strong>to</strong>coccal meningitisSepsisDelirium/AgitationNeuropsychiatricPsychostimulants (methylphenidate)Low dose neuroleptics (haloperidol)HAART<strong>AIDS</strong> - related dementiaDementiaPsychostimulants (methylphenidate, pemoline,dextroamphetamine, modafinil)Corticosteroids (prednisone, dexamethasone)Antidepressants(tricyclics, SSRIs,MAO inhibi<strong>to</strong>rs, other)Chronic illnessReactive depressionMajor depressionDepressionIIU.S. Department of Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services • Health Resources <strong>and</strong> Services Administration • <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Bureau 23

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