13. The common medical abbreviation E stands for: A. emergency B. enemia C. elective D. electroconvulsive 14. The common medical abbreviation BS does not stand for: A. blood sugar B. bowel sounds C. breath sounds D. biopsy signs 15.
Advanced Symptoms of HIV/AIDS. As HIV progresses, there may be bouts of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Other symptoms include severe headache, joint pain, and muscle aches. Shortness of breath, chronic cough, and difficulty swallowing are not uncommon. In the later stages, HIV can lead to short-term memory loss, mental confusion, and coma. The most advanced stage of HIV is called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). At this stage, the immune system is severely compromised and infections become increasingly difficult to fight off.
Less common HIV symptoms in women in this stage include: Swollen lymph nodes; Nausea; Fatigue; Ulcers in the mouth; Vaginal infections, like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis; Night sweats; Vomiting; Muscle aches and joint pain; During the acute HIV stage, symptoms most often last one to two weeks. Asymptomatic stage of HIV in women