An HIV-positive patient on antiretroviral therapy informs the ...

[tatyanajohnson]

An HIV-positive patient on antiretroviral therapy informs the nurse that he is considering taking sildenafil. The nurse informs the patient that he may experience which of the following when taking sildenafil with antiretroviral therapy?
 
  A) Feeling of dizziness
  B) Itching of skin
  C) Risk of hypotension
  D) Depression

Question 2

A patient who is receiving antiretroviral therapy is about to be discharged. Which of the following precautions should the nurse instruct the patient to follow to reduce the effects of photosensitivity?
 
  A) Wear protective clothing when outside.
  B) Increase fluid intake.
  C) Avoid lights while indoors.
  D) Use tanning beds for tan.

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should educate the patient regarding the associated risks, such as hypotension, visual disturbances, and prolonged penile erection. Feeling of dizziness, itching of skin, and depression are not conditions that are specifically associated with sildenafil and antiretroviral drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should encourage the patient to wear protective clothing while going out in the sun to reduce the effect of photosensitivity. While increasing the fluid intake is recommended, it does not help combat the effects of photosensitivity. There is no need to avoid indoor lights as the skin becomes sensitive to sunlight but not indoor lights. The use of tanning beds should be avoided.

[tatyanajohnson]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Tonyam972]

Great! Please up vote