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schs14

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A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patient taking highly active antiretroviral therapy informs you that she is now pregnant. What advice regarding drug therapy do you give this patient?
 
  a. Stop taking these drugs for your entire pregnancy.
  b. Stop taking these drugs for the first trimester and start again for the second and third trimesters.
  c. Continue to take these drugs throughout your pregnancy exactly as they have been prescribed.
  d. It will be necessary to double your dosages of these drugs to ensure your unborn baby is adequately protected.

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A child is prescribed emtricitabine (Emtriva) 120 mg orally. The drug on hand is emtricitabine suspension 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters do you prepare for a correct dose?
 
  a. 2
  b. 6
  c. 12
  d. 20


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mcomstock09

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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