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BRWH

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The nurse prepares to administer the following medications to a hospitalized patient with human immunodeficiency (HIV). Which medication is most important to administer at the right time?
 
  a. Oral acyclovir (Zovirax)
  b. Oral saquinavir (Invirase)
  c. Nystatin (Mycostatin) tablet
  d. Aerosolized pentamidine (NebuPent)

Question 2

To evaluate the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART), which laboratory test result will the nurse review?
 
  a. Viral load testing
  b. Enzyme immunoassay
  c. Rapid HIV antibody testing
  d. Immunofluorescence assay


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amynguyen1221

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is important that antiretrovirals be taken at the prescribed time every day to avoid developing drug-resistant HIV. The other medications should also be given as close as possible to the correct time, but they are not as essential to receive at the same time every day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The effectiveness of ART is measured by the decrease in the amount of virus detectable in the blood. The other tests are used to detect HIV antibodies, which remain positive even with effective ART.


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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