Author Question: A patient with HIV is being treated with the protease inhibitor atazanavir (Reyataz). Which effects ... (Read 45 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient with HIV is being treated with the protease inhibitor atazanavir (Reyataz). Which effects should the nurse expect the patient to experience while taking this medication?

Select all that apply.

1. Abdominal obesity
2. Reduction in viral load
3. Skeletal muscle wasting
4. Minimal adverse effects
5. Improved serum lipid levels

Question 2

A patient is prescribed to receive lymphocyte immune globulin (Atgam) to prevent an immediate transplant reaction. What actions should the nurse take when administering this medication?

Select all that apply.

1. Measure hourly urine output
2. Keep epinephrine at the bedside
3. Premedicate with acetaminophen
4. Plan to infuse the medication over 2 hours
5. Measure vital signs every hour during the infusion

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5

Atazanavir (Reyataz) has a beneficial effect on lipids, is effective in reducing viral load, and is usually well tolerated by patients. Other protease inhibitors can cause abdominal obesity and skeletal muscle wasting.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5

Because of the risk for anaphylactic reactions, epinephrine should be kept at the bedside. Acetaminophen is used to premedicate the patient prior to receiving this medication. Vital signs are to be measured every hour while the medication is infusing. The nurse should monitor for serum sickness by analyzing renal function studies. Hourly urine output measurements are not necessary. The medication is to be infused through a central line over 4 to 6 hours.