Author Question: The nurse is caring for a child undergoing highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV ... (Read 61 times)

deesands · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a child undergoing highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection. The nurse is preparing to administer the prescribed medication.

In addition to the nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and the non-nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), the nurse knows that the child will be taking which of the following medications as part of the three-drug regimen? A) Protease inhibitors
B) Corticosteroids
C) Cytotoxic drugs
D) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

Question 2

A large portion of the nurse's efforts are dedicated to health supervision for patients who use the facility as their primary medical contact. At which facility does the nurse work?

A) An urgent care center
B) A pediatric practice
C) A mobile outreach immunization program
D) A dermatology practice

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
The child will also be taking protease inhibitors as part of the three-drug regimen for HAART. The other medications are typically used for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
A pediatric practice is most likely to fulfill the characteristics for primary care, also known as a medical home. An urgent care center does not provide preventive care activities. Mobile outreach would not provide for any care requiring hospitalization. A dermatologist is unlikely to provide service outside its area of specialization.