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segrsyd

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What precaution is most important to teach a patient newly prescribed to take Truvada?
 
  a. Continue to use safer sex practices.
  b. Avoid caffeine and any fatty or fried foods.
  c. Be sure to drink at least 3 L of fluids daily.
  d. If you develop muscle or joint aches, notify your prescriber immediately.

Question 2

Which patient outcomes are major goals of antiretroviral therapy? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Prevention of opportunistic infections
  b. Conversion to an HIV-negative antibody status
  c. Reduction of the number of viral particles in the patient's blood
  d. Increase in CD4+ cells
  e. Decrease in CD8+ cells
  f. Prevention of disease spread


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, F


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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