Author Question: A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antiretroviral therapy. The students ... (Read 45 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antiretroviral therapy. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which conditions as requiring cautious use of this class of drugs? Select all that apply.

A) Diabetes
B) Hemophilia
C) Impaired hepatic function
D) Impaired renal function
E) Hypertension

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive ritonavir. Which medication if found in the medication history would lead the nurse to contact the primary health care provider because the prescribed drug would be contraindicated?

Select all that apply.

A) Triazolam (Halcion)
B) Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C) Zolpidem (Ambien)
D) Lisinopril (Prinivil)
E) Procainamide (Procanbid)

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Antiretroviral drugs should be used cautiously in clients with diabetes, impaired hepatic function, pregnancy, or hemophilia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Ritonavir (Norvir) is contraindicated if the client is taking bupropion (Wellbutrin), zolpidem (Ambien), or an antiarrhythmic drug.