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The nurse is providing education to a group of patients who are HIV positive. The nurse is discussing the various medications used to treat HIV infection. A patient asks about nevirapine (Viramune).
 
  Which statements by the nurse most accurately reflect the facts about nevirapine? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of this drug.
  b. This agent can damage the liver; therefore, liver function tests are needed periodically.
  c. Usually no adverse effects occur when this medication is used alone.
  d. The drug must be dosed 5 times per day at evenly spaced intervals.
  e. You should call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash.

Question 2

The nurse asks a graduate nurse, When a patient in the initial phase of HIV infection is assessed, which findings would you expect to see? The graduate nurse would be correct to respond with which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Respiratory distress
  b. Fever
  c. Myalgia
  d. Lymphadenopathy
  e. Insomnia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Some herbal preparations can reduce the levels of nevirapine, which can damage the liver. The patient should call the healthcare provider immediately if a rash develops. Many adverse effects are associated with the use of nevirapine. In adults, nevirapine is dosed once daily initially, not 5 times a day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Fever, myalgia, and lymphadenopathy are early signs associated with HIV infection. Respiratory distress and insomnia are not consistent findings in the initial phase of HIV infection.





 

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