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A patient prescribed raltegravir (Isentress) reports all of the following problems or changes since starting this drug. Which problem or change do you report to the prescriber?
 
  a. Abdominal cramps and bloating
  b. Muscle aches and weakness
  c. Urinating more at night
  d. Loss of taste for sweets

Question 2

A 40-year-old patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks why the new drug maraviroc (Selzentry) is not being prescribed for her. What is your best response?
 
  a. This drug is very expensive and your insurance may not cover it.
  b. This drug can cause birth defects and should not be prescribed for anyone who is pregnant or might become pregnant.
  c. This drug is very toxic to the heart and lungs. It is prescribed only for patients who are young and have no other health problems.
  d. This drug is not effective against all HIV subtypes and the HIV causing your infection does not have the target for this drug.


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kaykay69

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


jake

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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