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A client was recently given a prescription for enfuvirtide (Fuzeon). What educational information should be in the teaching plan?
 
  1. Inject the drug into the same abdominal site area daily.
  2. Take this drug with vitamin D to help absorption.
  3. Some serious drug interactions could occur.
  4. Inject the drug subcutaneously twice daily.

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The nurse is providing discharge education to a client who has been prescribed lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra) for the treatment of HIV. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Take on an empty stomach.
  2. Take the medication with herbal supplements to enhance absorption.
  3. Discontinue your statin drug.
  4. Practice safe sex while taking this drug.
  5. Discontinue medication if bothersome side effects occur.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Subcutaneous injection sites should be rotated.
Rationale 2: Vitamin D does not help absorption with this drug.
Rationale 3: There are no significant drug interactions with this drug.
Rationale 4: This drug is to be given as a subcutaneous injection twice daily.
Global Rationale: This drug is to be given as a subcutaneous injection twice daily. Sites should be rotated as injection-site reactions are common. Vitamin D does not help with absorption. There are no significant drug interactions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: The medication can be taken with or without food.
Rationale 2: Do not take any other prescription or nonprescription medications, dietary supplements, or herbal products without the approval of the health care provider.
Rationale 3: The client should be advised not take statin drugs while taking this medication.
Rationale 4: Understand that this medication is not a cure for HIV infection, and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact.
Rationale 5: Do not discontinue taking this medication without the approval of the health care provider because HIV symptoms may worsen.
Global Rationale: This medication can be taken with or without food. Understand that this medication is not a cure for HIV infection, and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact. St. John's wort may decrease antiretroviral activity. Statins should not be taken concurrently. Do not discontinue taking this medication without the approval of the health care provider because HIV symptoms may worsen.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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