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nummyann

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which medications are considered nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen)
  b. Lamivudine (3TC) (Epivir-HBV)
  c. Atazanavir (Reyataz)
  d. Efavirenz (Sustiva)
  e. Saquinavir (Fortovase)

Question 2

An adult patient has a moderately severe infection and has been started on an antibiotic. The physician orders penicillin V potassium by mouth. Which dose would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
 
  a. 15 to 50 mg 4 times daily
  b. 150 to 170 mg q 6h
  c. 250 to 500 mg 4 times daily
  d. 1000 to 1500 mg 4 times daily


missalyssa26

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

ANS: A, B Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen) and lamivudine (3TC) (Epivir-HBV) are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or NRTIs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Penicillin V potassium is used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections when the patient can take oral medication.


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