Author Question: The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and has just learned she is pregnant. She ... (Read 69 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and has just learned she is pregnant. She tearfully asks the nurse if her baby will die of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the best outcome for this client?

1. The client will take penciclovir (Denavir) as prescribed.
2. The client will take tipranavir (Aptivus) as prescribed.
3. The client will take zidovudine (Retrovir) as prescribed.
4. The client will take indinavir (Crixivan) as prescribed.

Question 2

The client has just begun highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which teaching point is a priority for this client?

1. Medications must be taken for 3 years after viral load is not measurable.
2. The goal of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is to reduce plasma human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ribonucleic acid (RNA) to the lowest possible level.
3. Taking medications as scheduled is vital to successful treatment.
4. Know which medications target which phases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication cycle.

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Penciclovir (Denavir) is a topical medication used to treat herpes viruses
Rationale 2: Tipranavir (Aptivus) is an eyedrop used to treat herpes infection.
Rationale 3: A regime of oral zidovudine (Retrovir) will decrease the possibility of mother-to-baby transmission by 70.
Rationale 4: Zidovudine (Retrovir), not indinavir (Crixivan), will decrease the possibility of mother-to-baby transmission by 70.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Medications must be continued for the lifetime of the client.
Rationale 2: The goal of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is to reduce plasma human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but this is not as important as medication compliance.
Rationale 3: Taking medicines, as scheduled, is vital to maintain adequate treatment and prevent resistance to the medication.
Rationale 4: The client may be interested in knowing which medications target which phases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ribonucleic acid (RNA) reproduction cycle, but this is not as important as medication compliance.