The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency ...

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The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is antiretroviral therapy. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia.
 
  Which prescribed medications does the nurse anticipate in order to relieve the anorexia and to stimulate the client's appetite?
  Select all that apply.
  A) Dronabinol (Marinol)
  B) Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
  C) Abacavir (Ziagen)
  D) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  E) Megestrol (Megace)

Question 2

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and destroys CD4 cells. List the following events in the order in which they occur for a client who is HIV-positive.
 
  A) Virus invades helper T cell
  B) Viral RNA converts with reverse transcriptase to viral DNA
  C) Viral DNA integrates with host cell DNA.
  D) Virus remains latent, or actively replicates.
  E) Virus sheds protein coat.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, E

Megestrol (Megace) and dronabinol (Marinol) are often ordered to increase client appetite and promote weight gain. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an anti-infective medication, and zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) is an antiretroviral agent. Abacavir (Ziagen) is a potent inhibitor of reverse transcriptase.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, C, D, E, B

The HIV virus gains entry into helper T cells, uses the cell DNA to replicate, interferes with normal function of the T cells, and destroys the normal cells.