A patient is being treated with saquinavir. The nurse would ...

[melly21297]

A patient is being treated with saquinavir. The nurse would assess the patient for which of the following?
 
  A) Increase in patient's weight
  B) Evidence of liver dysfunction
  C) Photosensitivity
  D) Allergic skin reaction

Question 2

A patient presents to her primary health care provider for treatment of herpes simplex. While obtaining the medical history of the patient, the nurse discovers that the patient has respiratory problems and uses theophylline.
 
  The primary health care provider considers prescribing acyclovir as the drug for treatment until she reads the nursing history. The nurse understands that the primary health care provider decided against the use of acyclovir for which reason?
 
  A) Increases the risk for acyclovir toxicity
  B) Increases the risk of seizures in patients with respiratory problems
  C) Increases serum level of theophylline in patients taking theophylline
  D) Increased serum levels of antiviral valacyclovir

[leannegxo]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Patients taking saquinavir experience redistribution of body fat, with the movement to the center of the body. The nurse should spend time with these patients, encouraging them to verbalize their feelings regarding this change in appearance. Taking saquinavir does not cause liver dysfunction, photosensitivity, or any allergic skin reactions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
When patients receiving theophylline treatment are administered acyclovir, there is an increase in the serum level of theophylline, thus placing the client at risk for theophylline toxicity. The serum levels of acyclovir do not increase. Increased levels of valacyclovir occur if the patient is taking valacyclovir, not theophylline. Taking acyclovir with theophylline does not increase the risk of seizures.

[melly21297]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[laurnthompson]

Gracias!