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When providing client and family education for the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) drugs for HIV-AIDS, the nurse would include instructions to:
 
  1. Take the medicine with apple juice to decrease the bad taste.
  2. Take the medicine with orange juice to increase absorption.
  3. Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
  4. Take the medicine on a full stomach.

Question 2

Which drug used to treat HIV-AIDS is a nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)?
 
  1. Lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC)
  2. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
  3. Indinavir (Crixivan)
  4. Efavirenz (Sustiva)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
Rationale 2: The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
Rationale 3: The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
Rationale 4: The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
Global Rationale: The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Lamivudine is an NRTI.
Rationale 2: Zidovudine is an NRTI.
Rationale 3: Indinavir is a protease inhibitor.
Rationale 4: Efavirenz is an NNRTI.
Global Rationale: Efavirenz is an NNRTI. Zidovudine and lamivudine are NRTIs. Indinavir is a protease inhibitor.





 

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