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futuristic

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The nurse checks what other medications the patient is taking before instructing him about the antiretroviral he is started on. This is necessary for which reason?
 
  a. The antiretroviral and other medications must be taken together.
  b. The antiretroviral should be taken alone and not with other medications.
  c. The antiretroviral and other medications must be taken with milk.
  d. The antiretroviral should be taken with water 30 minutes before eating.

Question 2

Which is true of antibiotics?
 
  a. They are never used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections.
  b. They are rarely used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections.
  c. They are used in viral, parasitic, or fungal infections if a secondary bacterial infection develops.
  d. They are used in superinfections caused by yeast.


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

ANS: B
Most antiretrovirals inhibit the cytochrome P-450 enzyme system involved in the metabolism of drugs in the liver. For this reason, they should not be taken at the same time as other medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When a secondary bacterial infection occurs, specific antibiotics are effective for the primary problems for which the medication might be used.


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